Tragic Accident: 7-Year-Old Dies after Falling from Balcony of Under-Construction Black Creek High-Rise
Tragic death of seven-year-old Royal Uwadia in Toronto highlights urgent safety lapses at construction site, prompting calls for accountability and improved child-proofing measures.

The tragic death of seven-year-old Royal Uwadia has left a Toronto family in mourning and searching for answers, after the child fatally fell from the 15th-floor balcony of a Black Creek high-rise under construction on Saturday night. The incident occurred around 9 p.m. on May 31, when emergency responders were called to the scene following reports of a child falling from a balcony. Despite efforts by fire crews to revive the boy, Royal was pronounced dead shortly after.
Royal's mother, Adesuwe Uwadia, has publicly called for accountability, expressing her anguish over the loss of her son. “This is not fair. I need justice for my son,” she said through tears. “He can’t just go like that... it’s unfair.” The heartbreak was palpable as family and friends gathered at the building where the accident took place, a structure still undergoing repairs following a previous fire. Signs posted throughout the building explicitly warned residents not to access the balcony areas, stating, “Danger, do not access balcony area. Windows and doors have been secured for your safety.”
According to the family, however, the measures taken were not sufficient. While the sliding door to the balcony had reportedly been locked, the adjacent window remained unsecure and lacked a proper stopper. Royal’s 16-year-old sister, who witnessed the incident but requested not to be identified, explained that her brother managed to climb out through the unlocked window. “They didn’t do that for the window, they didn’t put any locks in place. Because of that, my brother fell ... we were there when it happened, we were watching him. But if you have kids, you know they move fast,” she recounted.
The family highlighted that the balcony Royal accessed had no railing or barrier, creating a deadly hazard. They allege multiple notifications to building management regarding the lack of a lock on the window, especially given that Royal had special needs. “There was no accommodation for him. She kept going to complain, please come and fix this window,” said Blessing, a family friend. “Before you start your construction, you have to make sure everything is properly fixed, nothing is fixed,” Uwadia added.
In a matter that has only added to the family’s frustration, Uwadia reported that management installed window locks in all units the day after Royal’s death. “When the boy died … the next day they quickly run to visit, to fix the lock,” she lamented, questioning why such preventative action wasn’t taken sooner.
Royal was remembered as a vibrant child, beloved by classmates and teachers alike. “I was there when Royal was born. She’s been a very good mom, she’s been very responsible, she works, she’s a caregiver,” Blessing noted, reflecting on the family’s loss.
Police have stated that the death is not being treated as suspicious. As the family continues to grieve, their calls for justice raise broader questions about tenant safety and the responsibilities of property managers during construction projects. The community awaits further response from building management, as Royal’s family seeks closure and assurance that no other family will endure a similar tragedy.