The partial collapse of a press box floor at a school softball tournament in West Virginia sent six students and three adults to hospitals over the weekend, but none of the injuries appeared to be life-threatening, authorities say.
WAYNE, W.Va. — The partial collapse of a press box floor at a school softball tournament in West Virginia sent nine people to hospitals over the weekend, but none of the injuries appeared to be life-threatening, authorities said.that six students and three adults were taken for medical attention after Saturday’s collapse though none appear to be in danger.
“Looks like everyone’s going to be fine,” Alexander said without elaborating on the extent of the injuries. “We’re extremely grateful for that.”Five people were inside the press box at Wayne County High School when the floor gave way while several others were beneath it on Saturday, the county school district said in a statement.Alexander told the news outlet that the collapse is under investigation, and inspectors are expected to examine the site on Monday.
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