ASHE COUNTY, N.C. — Multiple people were sent to the hospital after suffering injuries when a deck collapsed.
The deck collapse happened around 8 p.m. on Saturday on Little Tree Road in Ashe County, south of West Jefferson. Multiple agencies responded to the scene and say at least nine people were transported to area hospitals.
Of the people involved, officials say two people were airlifted for further treatment and the others were transported to hospitals. Their conditions are unknown at this time.
The cause of the collapse has not been released at this time.
Ashe Medics, Ashe County Rescue Squad, Warrensville Volunteer Fire Rescue Department, Laurel Springs Volunteer Fire Department, West Jefferson Volunteer Fire Department, Fleetwood Volunteer Fire Rescue Department, and the Ashe County Sheriff's Office responded to the call.
WCNC Charlotte will release more information when it is available.
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