Deck Collapse Injures Seven

SHIP BOTTOM, N.J. - July 24, 2007 (WPVI) -- The group that rented a $2000 a week house saw their vacation come to an early end this morning when the deck collapsed.

The injured suffered cuts and bruises, a back and knee injury, and one serious head injury.

The collapse happened at 9:20 this morning. Police say 8 people were standing on a small second floor deck when it came crashing down

Municipal building inspectors are investigating the accident, but it is clear to see that the deck was attached to the house with nails only and probably not meant to withstand the weight of eight adults.

Seven of the eight people were injured, one seriously. He was airlifted to Atlantic Care Regional Medical Center's trauma unit.

One renter said 10 young people from the Hamilton Township, Mercer County area rented the bay front house for the week. Police say about 20 were inside when they arrived after the accident.

Police say the Tannersville Inn Corporation in the Pocono Mountains owns the home. It was built in 1960 and remodeled at some later time, but there are no current orders for work permits. The renters collected their belongings this afternoon and left without comment.

Police said they will also look at underaged drinking as part of the overall investigation.

(Copyright 2007 by 6abc and Action News. All rights reserved.)

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