Event Brief
Man dies after fall at Hanging Rock summit
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 25, 2026 at 6:06 AM ET
Summary: A man died after falling while climbing onto a rock at the summit of Hanging Rock on Friday afternoon. Despite efforts by off-duty medical professionals, he could not be revived and was declared deceased at the scene. Hanging Rock Reserve was closed on Friday and will remain closed on Saturday, Sept. 26, by the Macedon Ranges Shire Council.
WHO: Victoria Police
WHAT: A man died after falling while climbing onto a rock at the summit of Hanging Rock.
WHEN: Sep 25, 2026
WHERE: Hanging Rock Reserve, 75 kilometres north-west of Melbourne
WHY: No specific cause was reported beyond the fall while climbing onto a rock at the summit.
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