7 killed, 20 injured in gangway collapse at Sapelo Island ferry dock during fall celebration.
A gangway collapse at a ferry dock on Georgia's Sapelo Island during a fall celebration resulted in at least seven deaths and multiple injuries. The incident involved around 20 people falling into the water. Search and rescue operations are ongoing, with various agencies responding. The cause of the collapse is under investigation. Sapelo Island is home to the Gullah-Geechee community, descendants of Black slaves who maintain their cultural heritage.
October 19, 2024
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