Deck Collapses in Germantown Due to Overcrowding

Deck Collapses in Germantown Due to Overcrowding

A residential deck collapsed on a townhome in Walnut Cove Circle in Germantown on Sunday evening.  Montgomery County Fire & Rescue report that the deck collapsed due to overcrowding.

Nine patients were evaluated, six were transported to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries.

Update (~9p) residential deck collapse Walnut Grove Circle, Germantown, MOR TH, @MCFRS_EMIHS Evaluating nine (9) patients, six (6) adults transported including 1 Pri2 trauma, all injuries were NLT, deck likely overcrowded, building inspector notified https://t.co/eFHshJ3jLv pic.twitter.com/oae0ZcacMP

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) June 28, 2021