Emergency crews rushed to The Preserve at Chocorua, a wedding venue in the small town of Tamworth in eastern New Hampshire in the US – amid reports that more than 100 people had been at the venue
21:58, 21 Mar 2026Updated 22:40, 21 Mar 2026
The incident was reported at about 5 p.m. at a wedding venue called The Preserve at Chocorua(Image: thepreserveatchocorua/Facebook)
Authorities have declared a mass casualty incident after the floor reportedly collapsed at a wedding venue injuring dozens of people.
Emergency crews rushed to The Preserve at Chocorua, a wedding venue in the small town of Tamworth in eastern New Hampshire in the US.
Multiple fire departments were working the scene of the collapse, the Tamworth Police Department said.
According to initial reports, as many as 145 people were present at the time of the incident, but this figure has not been confirmed by authorities, with 10 ambulances dispatched to the scene amid reports that some people may still be trapped.
Authorities have not yet confirmed what caused the incident, but early reports from the scene said a floor collapsed.
The incident took place at wedding venue in Tamworth, New Hampshire, according to early reports(Image: thepreserveatchocorua/Facebook)
A mass casualty incident, or MCI, is an emergency designation used when the number of victims may overwhelm local medical resources and requires a broader emergency response.
Several ambulances were reported responding to the scene as emergency crews worked at the venue.
The Carroll County, NH Scanner Alerts Facebook group, which provides local news by listening in to police scanners (which is legal in the US) said in a post today: “The Preserve at Chocorua, The Tap House, 88 Philbrook Neighborhood Rd, Tamworth, NH. Part of the floor collapsed into the basement during an event here. 145 people were present at the time. At least 10 ambulances have been requested for those injured. Some people may still be trapped.”