By Breaking Belize News Staff: Seven people, including children, were injured when a wooden verandah collapsed during a family wake on Curl Thompson Street in Belize City on Friday night.
The incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. on October 9, while relatives and friends were gathered at a residence to mourn the death of a family member.
According to police, several people were socializing on the verandah while others were standing in the yard underneath the structure when it suddenly collapsed.
The injured included five adults and two teenagers and a five-year-old child, according to the ages listed in the police report. They were transported to the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital suffering from injuries to their legs, feet and backs.
Police confirmed that all seven were in stable condition following the incident. Several remained under observation into the early morning hours of Saturday.
Family members reportedly declined to pursue police action, explaining that the collapse was accidental.
Scenes of Crime personnel documented the location, and the incident remains under investigation.
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