Tamworth NH: The Preserve at Chocorua
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Key Points:
- A floor collapsed during a wedding ceremony at the Sap House at The Preserve at Chocorua in Tamworth, New Hampshire, injuring multiple people, with six transported to hospitals and no fatalities reported.
- Approximately 144 people were inside the venue when about half of the floor gave way, causing nearly 70 individuals to fall into the collapsed area; some escaped on their own while others were assisted by guests and emergency responders.
- The Tamworth Fire Department declared a mass casualty incident, and multiple mutual aid partners, along with the state fire marshal’s office, responded to the scene to assist with rescue efforts.
- Preliminary investigations suggest the collapse may have been caused by overloading due to too many people inside the building; the
