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Schoolies horror as balcony collapses under 40 teenagers

The terrifying moment a balcony collapses under the weight of 40 partying teenagers has been caught on film.

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Video footage has captured the terrifying moment a balcony with about 40 teenagers celebrating Schoolies collapses on the NSW south coast.

Emergency services were called to Elizabeth Drive in Vincentia about 11.30pm on Saturday following reports a balcony had collapsed.

A video of the incident shows the group singing and dancing before screams can be heard, as the balcony collapses from under them.

“What the f**k?” someone can be heard saying.

Dozens of schoolies were on a balcony when it collapsed. Picture: 7News
Dozens of schoolies were on a balcony when it collapsed. Picture: 7News
Horror as balcony collapses with more than 40 teens

A NSW Police spokesperson confirmed four people were injured in the incident.

“South coast police department were told about 40 people all aged in their teens were on the balcony when it collapsed,” the spokesperson said.

A balcony with about 40 teenagers on it has collapsed. Picture: 7News
A balcony with about 40 teenagers on it has collapsed. Picture: 7News
Four teens were taken to hospital after the terrifying incident. Picture: 7News
Four teens were taken to hospital after the terrifying incident. Picture: 7News

“Four people, three females and one male aged in their teens were injured and treated on scene by ambulance paramedics for minor leg and back injuries and taken to hospital for further treatment.”

Two teens suffered lower leg injuries. Picture: Supplied
Two teens suffered lower leg injuries. Picture: Supplied
The group were reportedly celebrating schoolies. Picture: Supplied
The group were reportedly celebrating schoolies. Picture: Supplied

A NSW Ambulance spokesperson said one teen with a lower leg injury was taken to Wollongong Hospital in a stable condition, while another teen with a lower leg injury was taken to Shoalhaven Hospital.

Another two teens were treated for back injuries and also taken to Shoalhaven Hospital in a stable condition.

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