"UW-Madison Union Terrace Pier Collapses, Causing Chaos in Wisconsin"

A pier at the Union Terrace in UW-Madison collapsed, injuring 20 people and sending one to the hospital. The incident occurred when a portion of the metal pier collapsed, causing several individuals to fall into Lake Mendota. The injured person was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, while five others received minor injuries. Approximately 60 to 80 people were on the pier at the time of the collapse. The university will investigate the incident, and it was noted that the swimming area was not staffed by lifeguards.