Devastated family of trainee nurse Jasmin Mhey killed in Whalan townhouse explosion break their silence

The family of a trainee nurse who was found dead after a mansion exploded, injuring several people, have broken their silence.

The massive explosion took place on the second floor of the building on Waikanda Crescent in Whalan, in Sydneywest, about 1 p.m. on Saturday.

Jasmin Mhey, 30, was identified as the missing woman on Sunday evening before search teams found her body on Monday morning.

Her family released a statement following the heartbreaking discovery.

“We would like to thank all emergency services personnel for their tireless efforts over the past few days,” the message said.

The family of a trainee nurse found dead after a mansion exploded, injuring several people, have broken their silence

The massive explosion occurred on the second floor of the building on Waikanda Crescent in Whalan, in Sydney’s west, at around 1pm on Saturday.

“We would especially like to thank all police officers, NSW Fire and Rescue personnel and NSW Ambulance paramedics.

‘The family is extremely grateful for their support, kindness and assistance.

“We would also like to thank the public for their prayers and for respecting our privacy at this tragic time.”

The explosion was heard blocks away and shattered the glass of neighboring buildings. Five other people were treated at the scene by ambulance crews.

Ms Mhey’s distraught mother, who has been keeping a vigil across the street and closely monitoring the search, told neighbors she had reported the smell of gas in the building and on the street in recent months.

Neighbors described the moment she returned to the house.

“She (the mother) was on her hands and knees screaming for her daughter,” a neighbor said.

“She didn’t want to leave, she sat here all night in the rain and the cold and said she wouldn’t leave until her daughter was gone.”

Fire and Rescue Commissioner Jeremy Fewtrell said heavy machinery and a large crane were used to remove the debris and locate Ms Mhey.

“It was because we were able to lift those large portions of the floor and gain greater access to the previously restricted rooms in the apartment that we were finally able to locate the missing person,” Commissioner Fewtrell said.

Chief Inspector Darren Newman of the Blacktown Police Area told the media on Monday that the tragic news devastated Ms Mhey’s mother.

“As you can imagine, mum is devastated,” Supt Newman said.

“We will continue to support the family through our family network and just make sure she is looked after as best we can.”

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