Two people fall from apartment complex as balcony collapses

Two women, one of whom was pregnant, fell from the second story of Lyons Apartments this afternoon when part of a balcony and outdoor stairwell collapsed.

The fall from the balcony was about 15 feet, according to Alachua County Fire Rescue spokeswoman Carol Davis.

Both people were transported to Shands Hospital and are stable, she said.

Three other residents were removed from upstairs apartments by fire truck ladder.

The local Building Inspection Department plans to inspect the complex at 1901 SW 40th Terrace this afternoon.