A pregnant woman died as a result of the collapse of the balcony of a five-storey residential building in Marneuli.

APA's local bureau reports that the number of people killed in the accident was 2.

Three others were injured, including an 8-year-old boy.

A criminal case has been opened under the article of the Georgian Criminal Code on violation of construction safety.

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An accident occurred in the municipality of Marneuli, Georgia, where Azerbaijanis live.

APA's Georgia bureau reports that the 5th floor of the balcony of one of the residential buildings on Narimanov Street collapsed.

As a result, one person was killed and several others were injured.

A large number of police and ambulances were called to the scene.

An investigation is underway.