A THOUSAND residents of six high-rise tower blocks were warned: Stay away from your balcony ... it could be deadly!
Corrosion had weakened the safety railings, and the cost of the repairs could have rocketed to £6 million.
A letter from Blackburn Council was sent to residents at Larkhill and Queen's Park flats warning them not to use their balcony.
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