The tragedy at The Commonplace lodge in London is being handled as ‘non-suspicious’ (Image: UkNewsinPictures)
A lady has died after falling from a ninth-floor balcony at a five-star lodge in London.
Emergency providers rushed to The Commonplace in King’s Cross neighbourhood shortly earlier than 5.30am on Tuesday.
The lady, who was a lodge visitor, was pronounced useless on the scene.
Police stated the tragedy was being handled as ‘non-suspicious’, as forensic officers have been seen combing the balcony this morning.
The incident closed Euston Highway and a cordon stays in place on the scene.
Witness Moses Bouchamie, 30, has described the state of affairs as ‘horrible’. Chatting with the Evening Standard, he stated: ‘There was a large thud, then I noticed a girl on the bottom.
‘Employees from the Tube cease reverse raced over to her. Then the paramedics confirmed up and have been engaged on her. It was horrible.’
The Commonplace is housed within the former Camden City Corridor Annex and has rooms beginning at 200-a-night.
Police on the scene in King’s Cross neighbourhood on Tuesday morning (Image: UkNewsinPictures)
One witness described the incident as ‘horrible’ (Image: UkNewsinPictures)
A spokesperson for the lodge stated: ‘We will affirm a tragic incident occurred this morning.
‘Our ideas are with the household and buddies of the person concerned and we’re offering any data the police require as a part of their ongoing investigation.’
A Scotland Yard spokesman stated: ‘Police have been known as to Euston Highway at 5.26am following reviews {that a} girl had suffered accidents per a fall from a top.
‘Officers attended alongside London Ambulance Service. A lady was pronounced useless on the scene.
‘A street closure was put in place on Euston Highway whereas inquiries proceed.’
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