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A floor collapsed at The Preserve at Chocorua in Tamworth, NH, during a wedding ceremony, sending about half of 144 guests into the basement through a ~20-by-20-foot opening. Six people were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, four have been released, and the New Hampshire State Fire Marshal’s Office is leading the investigation.
Six people were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after a floor buckled at a Tamworth, New Hampshire wedding venue, with investigators suggesting overcrowding contributed to the collapse.
Dozens of first responders rushed to the Sap House venue at the Preserve at Chocorua in Tamworth after a floor collapse during a wedding on March 21, trapping about half of the roughly 144 guests in the basement. Six people were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries; no fatalities were reported at publication. Investigators from the NH State Fire Marshal’s Office say the building may have been over capacity, and the incident remains under active investigation.
A floor collapse at The Sap House wedding venue in Tamworth, NH, left about 70 of the 144 guests on the floor falling into the basement; six adults were transported to area hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries, while others were treated on site and four of the hospitalized have since been released. Authorities believe the venue was over capacity at the start of the ceremony, and the investigation into the incident is ongoing.
A floor collapse at The Preserve at Chocorua wedding venue in Tamworth, New Hampshire, triggered a mass casualty response with reports of multiple injuries as emergency crews converged on the scene; the New Hampshire State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating.
Six people were transported to area hospitals after a floor collapsed at The Preserve at Chocorua wedding venue in Tamworth, New Hampshire. No fatalities were reported, and multiple fire departments, with the NH State Fire Marshal’s Office leading the investigation, are managing the incident; a road closure remains in place.
Three people were injured but not critically after the third floor of the federal courthouse in Savannah collapsed onto the second floor. The cause of the collapse is unknown, and construction work has been put on hold until the building is fully inspected. The incident has raised safety concerns, especially since the building is old and has had previous challenges. The contractor of the federal courthouse project, Brasfield and Gorrie, has two violations in the last five years on other projects. Representatives from the Occupational Health and Safety Administration are investigating the incident.
Twelve people were injured when the second floor of an off-campus apartment building collapsed during a party at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. The injuries ranged from minor to serious, and many occurred when people were exiting the building through a broken first-floor window. The apartment has been secured by complex management to prevent reentry. It is unclear how many of those involved were IUP students.
A floor collapsed at an off-campus apartment building near Indiana University of Pennsylvania, injuring 12 people. Seven of them were transported to the hospital, and injuries ranged from minor to serious. The building has been secured, and it's unclear what led to the collapse. State police are investigating the incident, and the university is working with them to provide assistance.
Twelve people were injured when the second floor of an off-campus apartment collapsed during a party near Indiana University of Pennsylvania. First responders were called to the scene just before midnight, and all occupants were able to exit the apartment. Seven of the injured were taken to a hospital for further treatment, while the others were treated on scene. The university has offered support to those affected, including housing for anyone who has been displaced.
Twelve people were injured after a floor collapsed during a party at an off-campus apartment near Indiana University of Pennsylvania. The incident occurred on Saturday night, and the number of people in the apartment at the time of the collapse is unknown. Seven of those injured were transported to a local hospital, and one other person was transported via private vehicle. The university is aware of the incident and is working with Pennsylvania State Police.