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80-Year-Old Barry Levitt Dies in Jerusalem Balcony Collapse Near Angel Bakery

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First reported by Now 14 · 6 hours ago

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Barry Levitt, 80, died after a balcony collapsed onto Angel Bakery in Jerusalem's Rehavia neighborhood. Police are investigating possible criminal negligence after an engineer had warned of defects but repairs had not started. Levitt's wife and two teenagers were lightly injured.

01Barry Levitt, 80, died in a balcony collapse in Jerusalem's Rehavia neighborhood.
02The balcony fell onto Angel Bakery on the ground floor, causing major building damage.
03Levitt's wife and two teenagers sustained minor injuries in the incident.
04Police launched a criminal probe after an engineer had warned of defects before the collapse.
05The engineer ordered immediate repairs, but work had not begun when the balcony fell.
06Jerusalem Municipality is assessing the building's stability and risks post-collapse.

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