Cincinnati, Ohio — A balcony collapse near the University of Cincinnati left up to 20 people injured on Friday evening, prompting officials to declare a mass casualty incident and deploy extensive emergency resources.
The collapse occurred on the 230 block of Stetson Street, where witnesses said as many as 20 people were standing on a third-floor balcony when it suddenly gave way. The structure, roughly 20 feet above the ground, fell with multiple people crashing down onto the area below, according to local news outlet WLWT.
Emergency crews quickly arrived at the scene, treating victims and rushing the injured to nearby hospitals. Officials confirmed that ten people were hospitalized, including five with serious injuries and one with life-threatening injuries.
First Responders Declare Mass Casualty Situation
Authorities from the Greater Cincinnati Police and Fire Chaplain Services said around 11 EMS transport units were dispatched to the scene. First responders worked rapidly to stabilize patients and clear the area as bystanders looked on in shock…