Updated Tuesday 8.55am, adds photos

An elderly woman died when the balcony of her home collapsed in Birżebbuġa on Monday evening.

The tragedy took place at 7.15pm Triq is-Sebħ when the balcony suddenly collapsed as the 75-year-old was washing it.

The woman fell around one storey onto the street below. She died on the spot.

A magisterial inquiry is underway. 

Photo: CMRU, Malta Police ForcePhoto: CMRU, Malta Police Force

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