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2 dead, 17 injured after a balcony collapsed in Melbourne

2 dead, 17 injured after a balcony collapsed in Melbourne
The scene of a balcony collapse in Doncaster [Photo: Emergency.Life Twitter]

Two women have died and 17 people have been injured after a balcony collapsed in Melbourne last night.

It is believed more than 30 people were on the balcony at a house in the suburb of Doncaster East when it gave way.

A 59‑year‑old woman died at the scene, while a 37‑year‑old woman who was critically injured died in hospital this morning.

A number of others are in hospital with injuries.

It is understood the people were on the balcony trying to take a photo when it collapsed.

Source: Radio NZ

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