First Video Shows Balcony Collapse Near UC Health in Cincinnati That Injured Around 20 People

CINCINNATI, OH — The first video from the scene shows the moment after a balcony collapse at an apartment near UC Health, where about 20 college-aged individuals fell roughly 20 feet during a gathering on Friday night.

Footage taken from the street below captures emergency crews rushing to aid the victims, several of whom were seen being transported on gurneys to nearby hospitals. Authorities have declared a Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) due to the number of injuries reported.

Firefighters and paramedics continue to assess the scene and check the building’s structural stability. Officials have not yet confirmed the cause of the collapse or released details on the victims’ conditions.

Witnesses described chaos immediately following the fall, with bystanders helping the injured until first responders arrived. The area remains secured as the investigation continues.