Authorities in Tamworth, New Hampshire have declared a mass casualty incident following a floor collapse at a wedding venue, resulting in numerous injuries. Emergency responders swiftly arrived at The Preserve at Chocorua to address the situation. Multiple fire departments were on site, as reports indicated that around 145 individuals were in attendance during the incident. Although the exact number has not been officially confirmed, 10 ambulances were dispatched to the scene amidst concerns that some individuals might still be trapped.
The cause of the collapse has not been determined by authorities yet; however, preliminary information suggests that it was due to a floor giving way. A mass casualty incident, denoted as MCI, is declared when the number of victims exceeds local medical resources, necessitating a broader emergency response. Several ambulances were observed responding to the venue while emergency teams worked to manage the situation.
The Carroll County, NH Scanner Alerts Facebook group, known for providing local news through police scanner reports, shared details of the incident at The Preserve at Chocorua. The group reported that part of the floor collapsed during an event, with 145 individuals present and multiple ambulances requested for the injured, and the possibility of individuals still being trapped.
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