Sapelo Island
Seven Killed in Ferry Dock Gangway Collapse
Reported Oct 19 at 11:17 PM · Updated Oct 21 at 8:14 AM · 16.4K Notified · 1.3K Viewed
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Authorities are investigating if overcrowding may have contributed to the collapse. At least six others sustained injuries, with three individuals in critical condition.
Seven people tragically died after a gangway collapsed on Sapelo Island, Georgia, during a Gullah Geechee cultural celebration Saturday afternoon. The victims were identified as Charles Houston Jr., 77, a chaplain for the Georgia Department of Natural Resources; Carlotta McIntosh, 93, of Jacksonville, Florida; Isaiah Thomas, 79, of Jacksonville; Jacqueline Crews Carter, 75, of Jacksonville; Cynthia Gibbs, 74, of Jacksonville; William Johnson Jr., 73, of Atlanta; and Queen Welch, 76, of Atlanta.
According to news reports, about twenty people fell into the water.
According to Samdesk, At least seven people have died after a ferry dock partially collapsed on Sapelo Island. Several others have been hospitalized. Authorities confirmed that a gangway collapsed, causing people to fall into the water. The incident occurred during a celebration of the island’s Gullah-Geechee community.
Incident reported at Creek Rd.
Authorities are investigating if overcrowding may have contributed to the collapse. At least six others sustained injuries, with three individuals in critical condition.
Seven people tragically died after a gangway collapsed on Sapelo Island, Georgia, during a Gullah Geechee cultural celebration Saturday afternoon. The victims were identified as Charles Houston Jr., 77, a chaplain for the Georgia Department of Natural Resources; Carlotta McIntosh, 93, of Jacksonville, Florida; Isaiah Thomas, 79, of Jacksonville; Jacqueline Crews Carter, 75, of Jacksonville; Cynthia Gibbs, 74, of Jacksonville; William Johnson Jr., 73, of Atlanta; and Queen Welch, 76, of Atlanta.
According to news reports, about twenty people fell into the water.
According to Samdesk, At least seven people have died after a ferry dock partially collapsed on Sapelo Island. Several others have been hospitalized. Authorities confirmed that a gangway collapsed, causing people to fall into the water. The incident occurred during a celebration of the island’s Gullah-Geechee community.
Incident reported at Creek Rd.
Authorities are investigating if overcrowding may have contributed to the collapse. At least six others sustained injuries, with three individuals in critical condition.
Seven people tragically died after a gangway collapsed on Sapelo Island, Georgia, during a Gullah Geechee cultural celebration Saturday afternoon. The victims were identified as Charles Houston Jr., 77, a chaplain for the Georgia Department of Natural Resources; Carlotta McIntosh, 93, of Jacksonville, Florida; Isaiah Thomas, 79, of Jacksonville; Jacqueline Crews Carter, 75, of Jacksonville; Cynthia Gibbs, 74, of Jacksonville; William Johnson Jr., 73, of Atlanta; and Queen Welch, 76, of Atlanta.
According to news reports, about twenty people fell into the water.
According to Samdesk, At least seven people have died after a ferry dock partially collapsed on Sapelo Island. Several others have been hospitalized. Authorities confirmed that a gangway collapsed, causing people to fall into the water. The incident occurred during a celebration of the island’s Gullah-Geechee community.
Incident reported at Creek Rd.
Authorities are investigating if overcrowding may have contributed to the collapse. At least six others sustained injuries, with three individuals in critical condition.
Seven people tragically died after a gangway collapsed on Sapelo Island, Georgia, during a Gullah Geechee cultural celebration Saturday afternoon. The victims were identified as Charles Houston Jr., 77, a chaplain for the Georgia Department of Natural Resources; Carlotta McIntosh, 93, of Jacksonville, Florida; Isaiah Thomas, 79, of Jacksonville; Jacqueline Crews Carter, 75, of Jacksonville; Cynthia Gibbs, 74, of Jacksonville; William Johnson Jr., 73, of Atlanta; and Queen Welch, 76, of Atlanta.
According to news reports, about twenty people fell into the water.
According to Samdesk, At least seven people have died after a ferry dock partially collapsed on Sapelo Island. Several others have been hospitalized. Authorities confirmed that a gangway collapsed, causing people to fall into the water. The incident occurred during a celebration of the island’s Gullah-Geechee community.
Incident reported at Creek Rd.
Authorities are investigating if overcrowding may have contributed to the collapse. At least six others sustained injuries, with three individuals in critical condition.
Seven people tragically died after a gangway collapsed on Sapelo Island, Georgia, during a Gullah Geechee cultural celebration Saturday afternoon. The victims were identified as Charles Houston Jr., 77, a chaplain for the Georgia Department of Natural Resources; Carlotta McIntosh, 93, of Jacksonville, Florida; Isaiah Thomas, 79, of Jacksonville; Jacqueline Crews Carter, 75, of Jacksonville; Cynthia Gibbs, 74, of Jacksonville; William Johnson Jr., 73, of Atlanta; and Queen Welch, 76, of Atlanta.
According to news reports, about twenty people fell into the water.
According to Samdesk, At least seven people have died after a ferry dock partially collapsed on Sapelo Island. Several others have been hospitalized. Authorities confirmed that a gangway collapsed, causing people to fall into the water. The incident occurred during a celebration of the island’s Gullah-Geechee community.
Incident reported at Creek Rd.
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