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Third-floor balcony in Cincinnati collapses, sending multiple people to the hospital

Oct 17, 2025, 9:12 PM | Updated: Oct 18, 2025, 4:24 am

CINCINNATI (AP) — A balcony on the third floor of a building in Cincinnati collapsed Friday evening, sending multiple people to the hospital, including a person who was in critical condition, according to the city’s fire department.

Officials are investigating the collapse, Frank McKinley, Cincinnati fire chief, told WKRC-TV.

It was not immediately clear the number of people on the balcony when it collapsed or how many people were injured.

In photos and video posted online, a balcony can be seen on the ground as emergency officials work nearby.

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