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2 injured at Harvard after balcony collapses

Various officials responded to the scene at Harvard. The extent of injuries is unclear, but both individuals were reportedly conscious when transported.

A passer-by walks through a gate to the Harvard University campus in Cambridge, Mass.
A passer-by walks through a gate to the Harvard University campus, Jan. 2, 2024, in Cambridge, Mass. AP Photo/Steven Senne, File

By Adora Brown

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Two people celebrating at Harvard were transported to an area hospital after a balcony collapsed. According to various reports, the two students fell approximately 20 feet.

The incident occurred at a block party after Harvard’s celebration for graduates of their Graduate School of Education. The party drew a crowd of over 300, according to reporting by The Crimson.

The two individuals fell after leaning on a railing that gave way. Harvard police, Cambridge police, and Cambridge fire responded to the scene around 5:20 p.m.

According to Robert Goulston, media relations for the Cambridge Police Department, their officials “helped with a medical assist report.”

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Although the extent of any injuries is unknown, the pair was reportedly conscious when they were brought to the hospital.

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