A pier on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus collapsed into Lake Mendota during Labor Day celebrations, resulting in one person being hospitalized and approximately 20 others sustaining minor injuries. The incident occurred when a section of the metal pier near the Union Terrace's campus stage gave way, causing people to fall into the water. The swimming area was not staffed by lifeguards at the time, and efforts are underway to recover lost items from the lake.
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.
A pier collapse at the Memorial Union Terrace in Madison, Wisconsin, resulted in several students falling into Lake Mendota. Approximately 60-80 people were on the pier at the time, with one person being transported to the hospital for non-life threatening injuries. Most others suffered scrapes and bruises. It is believed that everyone has been accounted for, and those who lost property in the incident are advised to contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department.
