Georgia officials are investigating after a freak ferry dock collapse on Sapelo Island killed at least seven people and injured an unknown number of others.
At least seven people were killed in a freak accident Saturday, after the gangway of a ferry dock in Georgia collapsed, according to local authorities. A portion of the Marsh Landing Dock on Sapelo Island collapsed at around 4:30 p.m., sending several people into the water, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources . Sapelo Island is a barrier island located in McIntosh County, and is only accessible by ferry.
We have set up a family re-unification point at the Elm Grove Baptist Church,' the department said. 'We ask that anyone searching for family members, please check there first. We also request that people be mindful of emergency vehicles traveling in.' Authorities are actively investigating the incident.
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