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Fatal balcony collapse inquiry continues as World Cup star mourns six dead | |
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The inquiry into how six students plunged to their deaths from a balcony in Berkeley, California, is focusing on the water-proofing of eight critical wooden structural supports for the balcony. | The inquiry into how six students plunged to their deaths from a balcony in Berkeley, California, is focusing on the water-proofing of eight critical wooden structural supports for the balcony. |
Rain damage and rot on the balcony – which collapsed, killing five Irish students and one dual American-Irish national on Tuesday – was the likely cause of the fatal accident, the mayor of Berkeley said on Wednesday. | Rain damage and rot on the balcony – which collapsed, killing five Irish students and one dual American-Irish national on Tuesday – was the likely cause of the fatal accident, the mayor of Berkeley said on Wednesday. |
With an investigation under way to find the causes of the tragedy, Mayor Tom Bates said: “More than likely, it was caused by rain and water damage that was caused to the support beams.” | With an investigation under way to find the causes of the tragedy, Mayor Tom Bates said: “More than likely, it was caused by rain and water damage that was caused to the support beams.” |
The Irish students killed were Olivia Burke, 21, Eoghan Culligan, 21, Niccolai (Nick) Schuster, 21, Lorcán Miller, 21, and Eimear Walsh, 21. Ashley Donohoe, 22, held joint Irish-American citizenship. | The Irish students killed were Olivia Burke, 21, Eoghan Culligan, 21, Niccolai (Nick) Schuster, 21, Lorcán Miller, 21, and Eimear Walsh, 21. Ashley Donohoe, 22, held joint Irish-American citizenship. |
Two female Irish students remain in a critical condition in hospitals in the San Francisco Bay area today. | Two female Irish students remain in a critical condition in hospitals in the San Francisco Bay area today. |
Back in Ireland, crowds have been queueing in Dublin and other cities to sign books of condolence to remember the dead and injured. | Back in Ireland, crowds have been queueing in Dublin and other cities to sign books of condolence to remember the dead and injured. |
One of those who paid tribute online to one of the victims was World Cup winner and Bayern Munich star Bastian Schweinsteiger. The German football international met with Nicolai Schuster a couple of years ago, and the student posted a picture of Schweinsteiger and himself online. | One of those who paid tribute online to one of the victims was World Cup winner and Bayern Munich star Bastian Schweinsteiger. The German football international met with Nicolai Schuster a couple of years ago, and the student posted a picture of Schweinsteiger and himself online. |
Today, the Bayern Munich midfielder posted a sympathy message to Nicolai Schuster and the other five victims of the tragedy. | Today, the Bayern Munich midfielder posted a sympathy message to Nicolai Schuster and the other five victims of the tragedy. |
On his official Facebook page, Schweinsteiger wrote: “This news makes me very sad. I wish you, the family and Nick’s relatives strength at this very difficult time. I would also like to express my condolences to all the other victims of this accident.” | On his official Facebook page, Schweinsteiger wrote: “This news makes me very sad. I wish you, the family and Nick’s relatives strength at this very difficult time. I would also like to express my condolences to all the other victims of this accident.” |
Several of the student’s friends then posted comments on the soccer star’s status update: “Nick was a Bayern fan. His heart is still red and white. Bastian Schweinsteiger was his favorite player. | Several of the student’s friends then posted comments on the soccer star’s status update: “Nick was a Bayern fan. His heart is still red and white. Bastian Schweinsteiger was his favorite player. |
“I can’t in words believe how grateful we would be all (the family and friends of Nick) if Basti makes Instagram/Facebook post about Nick and sends a letter to the family.” | “I can’t in words believe how grateful we would be all (the family and friends of Nick) if Basti makes Instagram/Facebook post about Nick and sends a letter to the family.” |
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