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Tamworth, NH: What happened at The Preserve at Chocorua? Firefighters seen at wedding venue
According to Carroll County, NH Scanner Alerts, some individuals may be trapped inside the building. The incident occurred at 88 Philbrick Neighborhood Road.
UPDATE: At least six people were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries following a floor collapse at a Tamworth wedding venue Saturday evening, Concord Monitor reported. Authorities confirmed there were no fatalities. The wedding venue is located on Philbrick Neighborhood Road.
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UPDATE: The NH State Fire Marshal's Office confirmed the incident in Tamworth, reporting “multiple injuries."
"Members of the NH State Fire Marshal’s Office are responding to Philbrick Neighborhood Road in Tamworth to investigate a reported floor collapse at a wedding venue. There are reports of multiple injuries. At this time, media inquiries should be directed to the Town of Tamworth for additional information," the department said in a Facebook post.
The exact number of injuries is currently unknown.
ORIGINAL STORY: A floor collapse at The Preserve at Chocorua, a popular wedding venue in Tamworth, New Hampshire, has reportedly left several people injured.
According to Carroll County, NH Scanner Alerts, some individuals may also be trapped inside the building. Around 145 people were believed to be present at the time, though the exact number remains unconfirmed. The incident occurred shortly before 5 p.m. at 88 Philbrick Neighborhood Road.
In a post on Facebook, the scanner alert group said, "The Preserve at Chocorua, The Tap House, 88 Philbrook Neighborhood Rd, Tamworth, NH. Part of the floor collapsed into the basement during an event here. 145 people were present at the time. At least 10 ambulances have been requested for those injured. Some people may still be trapped."
The Tamworth Police Department also issued a statement, saying, “Multiple fire departments working an incident at 88 Philbrick Neighborhood Rd, avoid the area and seek alternative routes.”
