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Father and son die after falling from 23rd-floor flat in Greater Noida
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 08:13 AM
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A father and his son lost their lives after slipping and falling from a 23‑storey apartment in Greater Noida while picking flowers.
Authorities reported that a father and his son died after a fatal fall from the 23rd floor of a residential flat in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. The pair were on the balcony when they attempted to pluck flowers and lost their balance, resulting in the tragic plunge.
Neighbouring residents heard the crash and immediately alerted the police and fire‑rescue services. Emergency teams arrived within minutes, but the victims were found on the ground below and could not be revived.
The Greater Noida police have opened a preliminary investigation to determine whether safety measures on the balcony were adequate. Preliminary statements indicate that the balcony railing may have been insufficient to prevent a fall.
Local officials expressed condolences to the bereaved family and urged residents to exercise caution when accessing high‑rise balconies, especially when handling objects that could affect balance.
Neighbouring residents heard the crash and immediately alerted the police and fire‑rescue services. Emergency teams arrived within minutes, but the victims were found on the ground below and could not be revived.
The Greater Noida police have opened a preliminary investigation to determine whether safety measures on the balcony were adequate. Preliminary statements indicate that the balcony railing may have been insufficient to prevent a fall.
Local officials expressed condolences to the bereaved family and urged residents to exercise caution when accessing high‑rise balconies, especially when handling objects that could affect balance.