Update:
It has been confirmed that the incident occurred at La Trip Club & Social on Castle Street, a new establishment by the Athletic Club and Social. La Trip Club & Social is located around the corner from the Athletic Club & Social, which is situated on Buitengracht Street.
Several people were injured after a Cape Town restaurant’s balcony collapsed just before 6pm on Buitengracht Street in the CBD.
The balcony formed part of Athletic Club & Social’s new club and restaurant called La Trip Club & Social, located in the same building at 102 Castle Street.
According to the spokesperson for the provincial health department, Megan Davids, the patients were transported to several hospitals, including Groote Schuur, Christiaan Barnard and New Somerset, as well as private clinics, as per News24.
The roadway is currently obstructed and motorists are advised to use alternative routes.
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