PEABODY, MASS. (WHDH) – Ten people were injured after a display collapsed onto a crowd inside an arcade center in Peabody, according to the Peabody Police Department.
SKY7-HD spotted multiple ambulances at the scene at In The Game on Lowell Street. People were seen being brought out of the building on stretchers.
Eight people were taken to the hospital, while two declined medical transport, police said. All 10 sustained minor injuries, according to authorities.
According to the arcade’s Facebook page, the center was hosting a “Noon Year’s Eve” celebration at the time.
A display was pulled down by a large net of balloons attached to it, causing it to fall onto a crowd of people inside, according to police.
No additional information was immediately available.
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10 injured after display collapses at arcade center in Peabody
A fun day at the arcade turned into chaos when a display collapsed, injuring 10 people at an arcade center in Peabody. The incident occurred at the popular entertainment venue, causing panic among patrons.
Emergency services rushed to the scene to attend to the injured individuals, who were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment. The extent of their injuries is currently unknown.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the collapse and ensuring that the arcade center is safe for patrons to return. The incident has left many shaken and concerned about the safety of the venue.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
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