Title: Pier Collapse at University of Wisconsin-Madison Leaves Several Injured
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Location: Madison, Wisconsin
A video capturing the shocking moment when a pier collapsed, causing dozens of students to plunge into a lake in Madison, Wisconsin, has been circulating online. The incident occurred on Monday afternoon in front of the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
According to the Madison Fire Department, approximately 60 to 80 people were standing on the swimming pier when it gave way. The sudden collapse resulted in six individuals sustaining injuries, requiring treatment by EMTs and paramedics. One person was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
In a statement, the University of Wisconsin-Madison revealed that numerous students and members of the public were present on the pier at the time of the accident. Many of those who fell into the water were able to swim back to shore. Notably, there were no lifeguards stationed in the swimming area, as it was unsupervised.
“The pier is currently closed, and UW–Madison will investigate what occurred. The pier was due to be removed on Tuesday for the end of the summer season,” the university stated.
The incident has raised concerns about the safety of the pier and the lack of oversight in a popular swimming area used by students and the public. As investigations into the collapse are underway, the university is expected to review safety protocols and potentially implement measures to prevent similar accidents from happening in the future.
It is essential for authorities to carefully examine the circumstances surrounding this incident to ensure the safety of the university’s students and the community at large.
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