Queensland Police were called to Queen of Colonies Parade in Moffat Beach at around 6.40pm last night following reports a 17-year-old girl had fallen around 30 metres to her death

A teenage girl has tragically died after falling from a cliff while trying to take a photograph on the Sunshine Coast.

The 17-year-old, who has not been formerly named, was reportedly visiting the lookout spot on Queen of Colonies Parade in Moffat Beach with her family when tragedy stuck. She slipped and fell around 30 metres to her death.

Queensland Police were called to the scene at around 6.40pm last night. While waiting for police at the scene bystanders and paramedics flocked to help the girl; however, despite their best efforts she died at the scene due to serious head injuries sustained in the fall.

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Another woman reportedly suffered minor injuries while attempting to help the teenager.

Emergency services have warned people against getting too close to the cliif edge. Ryan Dubyk from Queensland's Fire and Rescue told 9News people should "just stay back' from the fences when visiting lookouts. Especially this time of year, but throughout the whole year, just please respect the barriers that are put in place. Just stay back."

Authorities say the lookout, which offers sweeping views of Moffat Beach and the Coral Sea, is a popular spot for tourists and locals.

A Queensland Police spokesperson said: "A report will be prepared for the coroner following the sudden death of a teenage girl at Moffat Beach last night, 13 December.

"Emergency services were called around 6.40pm following reports a 17-year-old girl had fallen from a cliff. Police assisted in locating the girl who sustained critical injuries and was declared deceased at the scene. A second woman sustained a minor injury prior to the arrival of emergency services while attempting to provide assistance."