Sharjah Police are investigating the death of a 17-year-old girl died who fell from the 39th-floor balcony of her apartment.
Police said they were informed about the incident by building security of a high-rise tower in Al Khan corniche 9:15 pm of Thursday.
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A team from the the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) sent in the scene saw the body of the girl lying on the ground.
Paramedics rushed her to a hospital but pronounced dead after suffering injuries and damage on her skull.
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The body has been moved to the forensic laboratory for autopsy.
Buhairah Police Station has launched an investigation to determine whether it was a case of suicide, an accident or whether there was any foul play behind the incident.
