A New Year's Eve celebration turned chaotic when a brick display holding balloons collapsed into a crowded arcade in Peabody, Massachusetts. The incident occurred during a 'Noon Year's Eve' event at the In the Game arcade, injuring multiple people. Peabody Fire Chief John Dowling stated that the display, which was 12 feet tall, toppled over during a failed balloon drop, likely due to someone pulling too hard. Ten individuals sustained minor injuries, with eight transported to the hospital and two refusing treatment.
A New Year's Eve celebration was cut short for families after a brick display holding balloons for a drop collapsed into a crowded Massachusetts arcade.The Peabody Police Department confirmed in a post on Facebook that multiple people were injured when a plastic brick display fell from a mezzanine level at the In the Game arcade in Peabody.According to the arcade's Facebook page, they were hosting a "Noon Year’s Eve celebration" on Tuesday afternoon.
Dowling said the balloons were supposed to be released from the display during the party and that it appeared a person pulled too hard on the display, causing it to fall over. Dowling said 10 individuals sustained minor injuries. Eight were transported to the hospital for treatment, while two refused medical transport.Of those eight who sought treatment, Dowling said three were adults and five children, sustaining mostly cuts and scrapes.
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