Multiple people killed when gangway collapses on Sapelo Island in McIntosh County, Georgia
Modified Date:
Mon, 10/21/2024 - 7:27amAccident Date:
Saturday, October 19, 2024At least 7 dead after ferry dock gangway collapses on Georgia's Sapelo Island
A gangway at the dock collapsed, sending people plunging into the water, Jones said. A team of engineers and construction specialists planned to be on site early Sunday to begin investigating why the walkway failed, he said.
Georgia islanders rushed to rescue survivors after dock walkway collapse that killed 7
Officials say up to 40 people were standing on the gangway when it gave out. At least 20 plunged into the Atlantic waters, where a strong tidal current threatened to pull them out to sea.
Type: Other Type of Accident
County:
McIntosh County, GAArea:
Savannah, GA