At least six individuals sustained injuries on Saturday following a reported floor collapse at a wedding venue in New Hampshire. The incident took place at The Preserve at Chocorua, located in Tamworth, prompting an investigation by the New Hampshire State Fire Marshal’s Office.
Fortunately, all injuries were deemed non-life-threatening, and the affected individuals were transported to nearby hospitals for medical attention. The office of the fire marshal confirmed there were no fatalities resulting from the incident.
A significant response was initiated, with multiple fire departments arriving at the venue to manage the situation. As a precautionary measure, local authorities temporarily closed the road leading to The Preserve at Chocorua, as reported by the Tamworth Police Department.
Images of the venue, including a street sign, are available on platforms such as Google Maps, highlighting its location and significance as a wedding destination in the region.
A street sign for The Preserve at Chocorua, a wedding venue in Tamworth, N.H. (Google Maps)
Multiple fire departments responded to the scene and the road to the venue was temporarily closed, according to the Tamworth Police Department.
A spokesperson for Maine Health told local outlet WMUR that the hospital received three patients by ambulance and additional victims were taken to other facilities.
It is unclear how many injuries were reported. (iStock)
It is unclear what led to the alleged collapse.
The state fire marshal’s office assumed lead of the investigation, which remains active and ongoing.
The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, New Hampshire State Police, Tamworth Fire Department, Tamworth Police Department and Maine Health did not immediately respond to additional inquiries from Fox News Digital.
New Hampshire State Police responded to the scene and is investigating. (New Hampshire State Police)
City Moose Catering, a company that said it has worked at the venue, said it was “truly shaken by th[e] tragedy.”
“Our thoughts are with everyone who was on-site at The Preserve at Chocorua for today’s event,” the company wrote in a Facebook post. “We are deeply saddened by the news of the floor collapse and the ongoing mass casualty incident. … We remain mindful of the first responders still working at the scene and all those affected.”
The Preserve at Chocorua did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
