Update: Balcony Collapse in Cincinnati Sends Several to Hospitals — MCI Declared – Video

CINCINNATI, OH — A press of ambulance traffic and scanner reports confirms that at least 9 individuals were transported to local Cincinnati hospitals after a balcony collapsed during a gathering, though the total number of injured or deceased remains uncertain.

The collapse reportedly occurred from a height of about 20 feet, with up to 20 people present on the structure when it failed. Authorities have declared a Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) as first responders—paramedics, firefighters, and structural teams—work the scene, administer aid, and assess the damaged structure’s integrity.

Video circulating from local media shows chaos in the aftermath, people rushing to help those on the ground, and emergency personnel arriving swiftly. Investigators say the cause of the collapse is still undetermined.

Officials continue to caution the public to stay clear of the area while search, rescue, and forensic teams comb the scene. Further updates are expected once hospitals release casualty counts and structural engineers conclude their preliminary assessments.