- Two women dead and 17 injured in Melbourne’s east during Christmas party
- The timber balcony collapsed at about 10.30pm on Saturday night
- Injured have been rushed to hospital and others treated at the residential scene
A second woman has died after a balcony packed with revellers collapsed during a Christmas party in Melbourne.
A 37-year-old woman, from Resevoir, was confirmed dead this morning.
The announcement of her tragic death came after a 59-year-old woman from Croydon was found dead in the early hours of Sunday morning. At least 17 more were injured.
Victoria Police said they believe more than 30 people were standing on the timber balcony when it collapsed.
The women are yet to be identified.
Two women are dead and 17 people have been injured after a balcony collapsed during a Christmas party in Melbourne (pictured) Saturday night
Victoria Police said they believe more than 30 people were standing on the timber balcony when it collapsed
One, who is yet to be identified, died at the scene (pictured) while the other died in hospital
A distressed appearing woman is on the phone surrounded by emergency services
Several people were also trapped after the balcony collapsed at about 10.30pm in Doncaster East, about 22 kilometres east of Melbourne.
Police said 17 people were rushed to hospital with varying injuries.
Ambulance Victoria said 10 women and seven men aged between 20 and 69-years-old sustained soft tissue injuries, fractures and lacerations and were transported to a number of hospitals.
‘This is a very tragic incident for those involved and our thoughts are with them and their loved ones at this time,’ State Health Commander Paul Holman said.
There were another 12 people who were treated at the scene but did not need hospitalisation.
Photos show dozens of emergency service vehicles lining the streets of the residential area with people flooding to the road
Several people were also trapped after the balcony collapsed at about 10.30pm in Doncaster East (pictured), about 22 kilometres east of Melbourne
Photos show dozens of emergency service vehicles lining the streets of the residential area with people flooding to the road.
Furniture including a barbecue and fridge were on the balcony when it collapsed, leaving ‘walking wounded’ in the street.
One witness told The Herald Sun he was shocked by the tragedy.
‘This is just a typical quiet Eastern suburbs neighbourhood,’ he said.
