7 Dead in Tragic Gangway Collapse on Sapelo Island Authorities Investigating Possible Premises Liability and Wrongful Deaths in Ferry Dock Accident
In a tragic accident on Saturday, October 19, 2024, seven people were killed and three others critically injured after a gangway collapse on Sapelo Island, Georgia. The wrongful death gangway collapse accident occurred around 3:50 p.m. at Marsh Landing Dock, where visitors were boarding a ferry following a cultural celebration. The aluminum gangway, installed in 2021, gave way under the weight of a crowd, sending over 20 people into the water. Rescue teams responded swiftly, saving several lives, but the investigation into the cause of this collapse is ongoing. All victims were transported to a local hospital for treatment.