Country club deck collapse leaves 25 people hospitalized, Montana officials say

In addition to the 25 adults transported to local hospitals, 8 people were treated on the scene.

Published: July 23, 2023 12:55pm

A deck collapsed at a country club in Billings, Mont., leaving 25 people hospitalized, officials said.

The Briarwood Country Club was hosting a golf tournament with 250 people registered when a deck collapsed at the club Saturday evening, officials said, according to the Billings Gazette.

"During an event at this location a patio collapsed leaving multiple individuals with injuries. It has been confirmed that there have been no fatalities. [American Medical Response] has transported a large number of individuals to local hospitals," Billings Police Department Lt. Matt Lennick said.

In addition to the 25 adults transported to local hospitals, 8 people were treated on the scene and an unknown number of injured walked away without treatment, police also said.

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