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Westbrook deck collapse sends 3 people to hospital, fire chief says Erin Keller
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Three people in Westbrook were taken to the hospital Friday night after the deck they were sitting on collapsed.
According to Westbrook fire chief Andrew Turcotte, 10 people were sitting on the deck at a single-family home on Cumberland Street at the time of the incident. He said the deck was 10 to 12 feet off the ground.
All 10 people were hurt, but only three went to the hospital with minor injuries.
Turcotte said the official cause of the collapse is unknown at this time, but the weight on the deck is believed to have played a role.
Updated at 12:28 AM
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Deck collapse in Westbrook sends 3 people to hospital
The Westbrook fire chief said there appeared to be significant structural problems with the deck that collapsed.
Three people were injured when a deck collapsed in Westbrook on Friday night.
More than 10 people were on the deck of a single-family home on Cumberland Street when it collapsed. Three people were taken to the hospital, including one who had serious injuries, Fire Chief Andrew Turcotte said. Eight people were evaluated at the scene but refused transport.
The deck was attached to the back of the ranch style home and was 1o to 12 feet off the ground.
Westbrook deck collapse sends 3 people to hospital, fire chief says
Westbrook fire chief Andrew Turcotte says 10 people were sitting on the deck, which was 10-12 feet off the ground when it collapsed Friday night. Author: Erin Keller (NEWS CENTER Maine) Published: 10:32 PM EDT July 16, 2021 Updated: 11:20 PM EDT July 16, 2021
WESTBROOK, Maine Three people in Westbrook were taken to the hospital Friday night after the deck they were sitting on collapsed.
According to Westbrook fire chief Andrew Turcotte, 10 people were sitting on the deck at a single-family home on Cumberland Street at the time of the incident. He said the deck was 10 to 12 feet off the ground.