Owner and woman in stable conditions after balcony collapses at the Casa

Four women were taken to Huddersfield Royal Infirmary after the accident at noon yesterday.

One of the women is in intensive care with internal bleeding and is expected to remain there for at least a week. She was described as being in a serious but stable condition.

Casa’s owner Jack McDaid is understood to have been with the four women when the accident happened and was flown to Leeds General Infirmary by Yorkshire Air Ambulance with head injuries.

Today, he was described as being in a fine and comfortable condition.

The other three women have been treated for broken bones.

One suffered a fractured right arm, another has multiple fractures of the arms and legs and a third has a fractured femur.

Messages of support have been posted to the hotel based on Elland Road.

Kelly Humpleby said via Twitter yesterday: “Thinking of those hurt in today’s balcony collapse at #casabrighouse and wishing them a full and speedy recovery,” and Suzanne Miller said: “Really sorry for the people hurt at Casa today and hope they recover quickly.”

The Holiday Inn at Clifton also posted: “Thoughts with everyone involved let us know if we can help at all.”

Police, firefighters and paramedics were called to the restaurant just before noon.

The Health and Safety Executive and Calderdale Council are thought to have been informed.

Elland Road was shut between Brookfoot Lane and the layby past the restaurant towards Elland while emergency services dealt with the accident.

There were seven or eight ambulances initially called to the restaurant, along with the air ambulance.

Brighouse firefighters said they helped paramedics with the casualties.

They cut a fence down so that they could get to the people who were hurt.

People were seen leaving the restaurant crying after the accident.

The restaurant Tweeted yesterday: “After an unfortunate incident today all persons involved are OK and receiving professional care. We wish all involved a speedy recovery.

“The incident involved a small balcony, the main bar and restaurant areas are unaffected and Calderdale Council have confirmed this with us.”