A balcony collapsed in Odesa: two women were trapped under the rubble

An unfortunate incident occurred in Odesa – a balcony on the third floor of a residential building collapsed. According to the State Emergency Service, two women were injured as a result of the event.

The women, one born in 1941 and the other in 1969, who were on the balcony, fell to the second floor under the rubble. Rescuers quickly intervened, saved the women, and handed them over to medics for qualified assistance.

❗️A balcony unexpectedly collapsed on the third floor of a residential building in the center of OdesaTwo women, born in 1941 and 1969, who were on it, fell to the 2nd floor and found themselves trapped. Rescuers freed them from the rubble and handed them over to medics. pic.twitter.com/kUxqXA9DrJ

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Other examples of similar incidents

It is worth noting that a similar situation occurred in the capital with American documentarian Christopher Walters, who fell along with the balcony. Also, previously in Transcarpathia and Lviv, there were balcony collapses that resulted in tragic consequences.

The consequences of the balcony collapse in Odesa once again emphasize the importance of regular technical maintenance of buildings and adhering to all safety standards in homes where people live.