At least 22 people, including three children, are injured when decks collapse on one another at three-story Jersey Shore home
- Decks at a home on the Jersey Shore collapsed on one another on Saturday
- At least 22 people, including three children, were injured in in the collapse
- Occurred during annual firefighters convention in the beach resort town
At least 22 people were injured when decks collapsed on one another at three-story home on the Jersey Shore.
Authorities say the collapse happened around 6pm Saturday in Wildwood, New Jersey.
Cape May Regional Health System says 21 people are being treated there after Saturday evening's collapse in Wildwood. At least three are children.
Authorities say the collapse happened around 6pm Saturday in Wildwood, New Jersey. A first responder is seen talking to an onlooker as an injured person is wheeled away on a gurney
First responders treat an injured person as they work the scene in Wildwood, N.J
Onlookers watch first responders at work after decks collapsed on one another at three-story home on the Jersey Shore
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AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center in Atlantic City says at least one additional person was taken there for treatment. The conditions of the injured were unclear.
Nearby resident Joann Debito says she was sitting on her own deck when she heard a noise, turned and 'saw the whole thing caving in.' She says she saw 'two women running and screaming.'
The collapse occurred during annual firefighters convention in the beach resort town. Firefighters were likely among those hurt or trapped.
Cape May Regional Health System says 21 people are being treated there after Saturday evening's collapse in Wildwood. The fire department is seen at the scene
It was unclear how many people were on or under the decks at the time. But authorities said people who were trapped were quickly removed
The annual event attracts thousands of current and former firefighters to the resort town.
It was unclear how many people were on or under the decks at the time. Authorities said people who were trapped were quickly removed.
Photos on social media showed multiple levels of decking ripped away from the building and reduced to beams and splintered wood.
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