We’re learning that seven people have died after *** gangway has collapsed into the water. DNR officials tell us at 1.20 or more people were in the water. Six people were critically injured and two more were life flighted out of the area. This all happened as *** Gullah Geechee cultural celebration was happening on the island. Folks tell us that this is *** big event, annual event that brings hundreds of people to the island. I spoke with the sheriff’s office chaplain here in mcintosh County. He tells me that at the time of the collapse, 40 people were on the gangway essentially from *** step and then on to *** dock. They were on *** ramp at that point when those 40 people were on it, it collapsed. And DNR officials telling us that at 1.20 or more people ended up in the water. Officials are promising to provide more information on Sunday morning in *** press conference at 10 a.m. We will be there and bring you the latest in mcintosh County, Georgia. I’m Andy Cole.
President Joe Biden issues statement following deadly gangway collapse in Coastal Georgia
The incident in McIntosh County killed at least 7 and injured several more.
Download the WJCL App for breaking news alerts: Apple, Google PlayPresident Joe Biden has issued a statement following a gangway collapse that claimed the lives of seven people and injured several others Saturday in Coastal Georgia.It happened on Sapelo Island during the annual Gullah-Geechee Cultural Day celebration.In a statement released by the White House Saturday night, Biden said:”We are heartbroken to learn about the ferry dock walkway collapse on Georgia’s Sapelo Island. What should have been a joyous celebration of Gullah-Geechee culture and history instead turned into tragedy and devastation. Jill and I mourn those who lost their lives, and we pray for the injured and anyone still missing. We are also grateful to the first responders at the scene. My team is in touch with state and local officials, and we stand ready to provide any and all assistance that would be helpful to the community.”
Download the WJCL App for breaking news alerts: Apple, Google Play
President Joe Biden has issued a statement following a gangway collapse that claimed the lives of seven people and injured several others Saturday in Coastal Georgia.
It happened on Sapelo Island during the annual Gullah-Geechee Cultural Day celebration.
In a statement released by the White House Saturday night, Biden said:
“We are heartbroken to learn about the ferry dock walkway collapse on Georgia’s Sapelo Island. What should have been a joyous celebration of Gullah-Geechee culture and history instead turned into tragedy and devastation. Jill and I mourn those who lost their lives, and we pray for the injured and anyone still missing. We are also grateful to the first responders at the scene. My team is in touch with state and local officials, and we stand ready to provide any and all assistance that would be helpful to the community.”
