California officials have confirmed six are dead after a balcony collapsed in Berkerley, home to the University of California.
Many of the dead and injured are Irish and thought to be on special short-term visas to work in America for the summer or complete a summer programme at the university.
Dan Sullivan is one of the Irish students who was living in a different flat in the building.
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The balcony collapsed during a 21st birthday party.
Sam Cacas lives in the building.
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Byron White is a spokesperson for the Berkeley, California local police.
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