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 (Georgia DNR). Sapelo Island is a barrier island located in McIntosh County, and is only accessible by ferry.
“There have been seven fatalities confirmed,” Georgia DNR spokesperson Tyler Jones told reporters, according to FOX 5 Atlanta . “There have been multiple people transported to area hospitals, and we are continuing to search the water for individuals.”…