The Georgia Department of Natural Resources reported that at least seven people died in a ferry dock collapse on Sapelo Island on Saturday, which sent several into the water.
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.
In a press release, the department said that at least 20 people fell into the water.
