College homecoming party turns to chaos as deck collapses, leaving at least 28 people injured
A back deck collapsed during a homecoming party at an off-campus house in Williamsburg, Virginia, injuring at least 28 people, including William & Mary students. The incident prompted a large emergency response, while the university and city began coordinating support and follow-up checks.
City officials said 13 people were taken to hospital and 15 others sought treatment themselves; all reported injuries were non-life-threatening. The collapse was reported at about 10.07pm on the 200 block of Matoaka Court, and the university said it was still checking whether more students had sought care. The city is inspecting the site.
In short
- A deck collapsed at a Williamsburg homecoming party.
- At least 28 people were injured, with no life-threatening injuries reported.
- The city is inspecting the property as the university supports affected students.
Explained simply
William & Mary is a public university in Williamsburg, Virginia, and homecoming is a college tradition that brings students and alumni together for events. Some celebrations take place in privately rented or student-occupied houses away from campus.
Matoaka Court is a residential street in the city, where local emergency services respond to incidents and officials can inspect buildings. When a structure at a private home is damaged, the city and university may have separate roles in safety checks and support for students.