Floor reportedly collapses at New Hampshire wedding venue | World | News
According to initial reports, a mass casualty incident was declared after the floor collapsed at a wedding hall in Tamworth, New Hampshire. It is not yet clear how many people were injured. Authorities announced that a major incident occurred in the region around 17:00 local time. According to local news, the venue on Philbrook Neighborhood Road is thought to be part of the Conservation Area at Chocorua.
Tamworth police department confirmed the incident and asked people to avoid the area while running errands. No reason has yet been released as to what confirms the collapse; reports suggest that the floor collapsed while there were 145 people in the venue.
The number of injured has not yet been confirmed, but reports indicate people may still be trapped in the rubble.
Declaration of a mass casualty incident is triggered only when the number of victims may exceed local hospitals and medical resources.
It is thought that 10 ambulances arrived at the scene.
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