BOSTON (WHDH) - A woman was taken to a hospital Thursday after a fall from a third-floor balcony at a building on Massachusetts Avenue near the intersection with Shawmut Avenue in Boston, police said. 

The incident happened around 11 a.m. when Boston police said a balcony railing came loose. 

Police said the woman was leaning over the railing inspecting a noise when it gave way. 

The woman was awake and alert with no visible injuries when responders arrived, according to police. 

This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.

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