Several hurt after apartment balcony collapses in Cincinnati

At least 10 people were injured when the wooden balcony of a third-floor apartment collapsed Friday evening in Cincinnati, Ohio, officials said.

Cincinnati Fire Chief Frank McKinley told reporters the balcony collapsed at an apartment complex in the Corryville neighborhood, located right next to the University of Cincinnati campus.

McKinley said 10 people were rushed to local hospitals, at least one of whom was seriously injured. The exact conditions of the victims were not immediately communicated.

The circumstances leading to the collapse were still unknown.

“From what we were told, it was a gathering, many of them students,” McKinley said. “We do not have detailed information on what was actually celebrated.”

The fire chief also said it was unclear how many people were on the balcony when it collapsed. He said the situation was being investigated and the university had been informed.