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At least six people were injured Saturday when a floor reportedly collapsed at a New Hampshire wedding venue.
The New Hampshire State Fire Marshal’s Office confirmed it is responding to The Preserve at Chocorua in Tamworth to investigate a reported floor collapse.
Officials confirmed six people were taken to area hospitals with injuries that were not life-threatening.
There were no fatalities, according to the fire marshal’s office.
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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.
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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.
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.
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