Balcony collapse on Stetson Street injures several near UC

A third floor balcony at an apartment building near the University of Cincinnati collapsed Friday night in the Corryville neighborhood, sending multiple people to area hospitals and leaving one person in life threatening condition, officials said. The collapse occurred on the 230 block of Stetson Street at about 10 p.m., and emergency crews responded immediately to treat and transport those injured.

Cincinnati Fire Chief Frank McKinley said 10 people were taken to local hospitals. Cincinnati Police Department Capt. Stephen Bower said five people suffered serious injuries, four sustained minor injuries and one person remained in life threatening condition. Officials have not released the identities of the injured. Fire and police personnel said the wooden balcony fell roughly 20 feet to the parking lot below.

Witness video posted online showed the balcony on the ground and bystanders rushing to help those who had fallen. Fire officials said more than 20 emergency units responded to the scene to provide on-site treatment and to secure the area before taking patients to hospitals. McKinley described the gathering as involving largely students but said investigators did not yet have...