BREAKING NEWSWoman is found dead in a car in Hurstville, Sydney in tragic evening discovery

A woman was found dead inside a car parked on a busy street in Sydney south, with her handbag left lying on top of the car. 

Emergency services were called to Durham Street in Hurstville, about 16km south of Sydneys CBD at 5.15pm on Tuesday following reports of a concern for welfare. 

The woman, who is believed to be aged in her 40s, was found dead on the passenger seat inside the car. 

Police are treating her death as suspicious and have established a crime scene at the location.

Authorities have not yet released the woman’s identity or any additional details.

Anyone with information is urged to contact police as inquiries continue.

The woman, believed to be in her 40s, was found dead in the passenger seat of the car parked on Durham Street, Hurstville (pictured) 

Police are treating her death as suspicious and have established a crime scene at the location (pictured) 

Pictured, the womans handbag left on top of the car