New Hampshire wedding venue floor collapses; 6 hospitalized
WMUR • • nation
Key Points:
- A partial floor collapse occurred during a wedding ceremony at the Sap House venue in Tamworth, New Hampshire, causing about 70 of the 144 people inside to fall approximately eight feet into the basement.
- Six individuals were hospitalized, including one who was airlifted to Maine Medical Center with lower body injuries; as of late Saturday, four have been discharged and two remain hospitalized.
- The incident happened around 4:30 p.m. at the Preserve at Chocorua on Philbrick Neighborhood Road, which remains closed, and emergency responders noted that venue staff and guests provided initial aid and assistance.
- The State Fire Marshal indicated that overcrowding might have contributed to the collapse, and investigations into fire and building code compliance are ongoing.
