By MES Dispatch staff
The Briefing
- Six people were hospitalized after a floor collapsed at a wedding venue in Tamworth, New Hampshire, Saturday afternoon, authorities said.
- The incident occurred at The Preserve at Chocorua’s Sap House during a wedding ceremony with about 144 people present.
- The collapse sent an estimated 70 people about eight feet into the basement.
- Injuries were reported as non-life-threatening; others were treated at the scene and released.
- The New Hampshire State Fire Marshal’s Office and local departments are investigating the structural collapse.
TAMWORTH, NH — Six people were taken to area hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries after a floor collapsed at a wedding venue Saturday afternoon, fire and safety officials said.
The collapse occurred around 4:30 p.m. at The Preserve at Chocorua’s Sap House building during a wedding ceremony, when an estimated 144 guests were inside, the New Hampshire State Fire Marshal’s Office reported.
Fire Marshal Sean Toomey said the wooden floor gave way, sending approximately 70 people about eight feet into the basement area of the structure.
Emergency responders treated multiple injured guests at the scene, and six adults were transported to hospitals; others were evaluated and released, officials said.
The state fire marshal’s office and local fire departments are investigating the cause of the collapse, which remained under review as of Monday.