Authorities are currently delving into the circumstances surrounding the death of a man at a Sydney hospital, which occurred not long after a woman allegedly tampered with the gas mains at the facility and another nearby.

The incident unfolded when a 42-year-old woman was taken into custody on suspicion of entering the premises of both Kareena Private Hospital and Sutherland Hospital, located on Kareena Road in Caringbah. According to police reports, she is accused of engaging in acts of vandalism at these sites.

Within the grounds of Kareena Private Hospital, the woman allegedly disrupted essential services by cutting the water and gas mains and setting off the fire hoses. She purportedly proceeded to Sutherland Hospital, where she is accused of turning off the gas main.

Later that morning, she was detained for breaching bail and subsequently faced charges, including two counts of public nuisance, two counts of unlawful entry, sabotage, property damage, and breach of bail.

The alleged acts of sabotage reportedly took place between 12:20 a.m. and 1:30 a.m., raising concerns over security and the safety of hospital operations during the early hours.

Police said today a 72-year-old man had died at one of the hospitals at around 2.30am yesterday.

“Doctors subsequently issued a death certificate. A report is being prepared for the information of the coroner,” police said.

NSW Health has been contacted for comment.

The woman was also charged with tampering with a fire alarm and trespassing at a Darlinghurst hostel on Monday.