A 63-year-old man died on Friday after falling from a balcony in Koningsstraat, Ostend, the West Flanders prosecutor’s office confirmed.
The man’s body was discovered in Koningsstraat on Friday, and initial findings suggested he had fallen from a balcony.
A forensic doctor was appointed to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fall, and no evidence of foul play was found. The incident was determined to be a tragic accident.
As a result of the fall, tram services along the coastal route were temporarily halted. Replacement buses were provided, and car traffic in the area was also briefly disrupted.
