Key takeaways:
- On Saturday, the wooden walkway leading to the Doubling Point Lighthouse in Arrowsic, Maine collapsed, injuring eleven visitors.
- Five of the injured were taken to a local hospital, while the other six were evaluated on the scene.
- The Bath Fire Department is urging visitors to take extra caution when visiting lighthouses and other historic sites.
On Saturday, a wooden walkway leading to the Doubling Point Lighthouse in Arrowsic, Maine collapsed, injuring eleven visitors. Bath Deputy Fire Chief Chris Cummings said that the last portion of the ramp leading to the lighthouse had collapsed, causing visitors to fall into the rocks and mudflats on the river’s shoreline.
Five of the injured were taken to a local hospital, while the other six were evaluated on the scene. Fortunately, none of the injuries were life threatening. Police received a call shortly before 1 p.m. local time about the incident.
The collapse occurred during the state’s annual event to encourage tourism to lighthouses. It was estimated that the visitors fell approximately 6 to 10 feet.
The Doubling Point Lighthouse is a small lighthouse found in coastal Maine. It is a popular tourist attraction and is part of the Maine Lighthouse Museum. The cause of the collapse is still under investigation.
The Bath Fire Department is urging visitors to take extra caution when visiting lighthouses and other historic sites. They also recommend that visitors check for any signs of structural damage before entering.
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