World Expresses Grief, Condolences, Concern For Berkeley #BalconyCollapse Victims On Social Media
BERKELEY (CBS SF) -- In a matter of moments the tragic balcony collapse that has killed six Irish students so far, and injured 7 more became a top trending hashtag for thousands of posts on social media around the world.
The #balconycollapse, has given officials, family, friends and sympathetic strangers a way to express their grief and send condolences. Some are sharing concerns over the safety of the building where the accident happened. The Irish government has used it to send messages to students abroad to call home and let their loved ones know they are safe.
Card left at scene of #balconycollapse #Berkeley pic.twitter.com/bKGJR5krLb
— Jessica Guynn (@jguynn) June 16, 2015
Maintenance problems at the Library Gardens Complex #Berkeley #balconycollapse https://t.co/fxCAtYZJWF
— Helen O'Rahilly (@HelenORahilly) June 16, 2015
#Berkeley #balconycollapse rumours abounding where deceased students are from. Many Donegal students on J1 visas; many are contacting home
— DonegalNow (@DonegalNowNews) June 16, 2015
100s of calls to DFAT Consular Crisis Helpline. If you are an Irish student in the San Fran area, please contact your family asap. Thank you
— Charlie Flanagan (@CharlieFlanagan) June 16, 2015
So sad, so tragic and no words could comfort the families involved. May they find the strength to get them through this difficult time.
— Ciaran Bolger (@cbolgerr) June 16, 2015
Still have such great memories from my J1 trip 10 odd years ago - heartbroken for those Berkley kids and their families #balconycollapse
— Carla Dalton (@THEcdalton) June 16, 2015
Statement from @USAmbIreland on the tragic deaths of Irish students in California pic.twitter.com/wD2wJTsYhi
— U.S. Embassy Dublin (@USEmbassyDublin) June 16, 2015
Anyone with concerns about friends or family in the Berkeley region, should call the Emergency Consular Response Team on +353 1 418 0200
— IrishForeignMinistry (@dfatirl) June 16, 2015
@dfatirl @CrossyTweets i'm on hold right now. high volume of calls.
— {grey-ham*} (@grahamofficial) June 16, 2015
Memorial flowers at the building from a #Berkeley Irish mom #balconycollapse pic.twitter.com/CNM7W2fTny
— Jessica Guynn (@jguynn) June 16, 2015
@LordMayorDublin announces a Book of Condolence for the victims of the #balconycollapse will open on Thursday http://t.co/4f0PzoGPQX R.I.P.
— ATD Ireland (@ATDIreland) June 16, 2015
Expressions of sympathy follow #Berkeley deaths. @SorchaPollak is on the live blog http://t.co/DPXXCHeZJ7 pic.twitter.com/Te1ZwXDsnx
— The Irish Times (@IrishTimes) June 16, 2015
Can't stop thinking about the #Berkeley #balconycollapse victims. Could of been anyone...its devastating. Makes me feel very sad. #RIP ♥
— Louise Hannigan (@LousHannigan) June 16, 2015
