A joyous college homecoming celebration in Williamsburg, Virginia, was abruptly shattered Friday night when the back deck of an off-campus residence catastrophically collapsed, sending at least 28 people, including William & Mary students, to the hospital or seeking their own medical attention. The horrifying incident occurred around 10:07 p.m. on Matoaka Court, with emergency crews arriving to a scene of widespread injuries, though officials confirmed all were non-life-threatening. Neighbors described a surreal and terrifying sight, with ambulances and fire trucks stretching down the street, underscoring the scale of the emergency response. Amidst the chaos, students and neighbors reportedly rallied to assist the injured, with local authorities and the university now working to support those affected and investigate the cause of the structural failure.
Adapted from: U.S. News Today on Fox News
