12:26: Fire and EMS units are responding to a reported balcony collapse near the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Jerusalem early Tuesday afternoon 2 Shevat.

The accident occurred on HaMa’aravim Street, corner of Agnon Street. Two persons are reportedly injured, with one reportedly in serious condition. It appears the floor of a balcony collapsed and two workers fell about five meters below.

More to follow.

12:36: MDA reports a 25-year-old woman is in moderate condition and a man about 60 is in light condition.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem/Photos: Media Resource Group & Fire Dept. Spokesman)