Emergency crews responded on Saturday evening to The Briarwood, a golf and country club in Billings, where a deck collapse injured numerous people.
Officials says 25 people were taken from the scene to the two hospitals in Billings.
No fatalities have been reported.
A witness told MTN News it appeared many of those injured sustained leg and head injuries.
The Billings Police Department said in a news release:
At 7:50 pm BPD responded to assist Billings Fire Department and AMR for a rescue call in the 3400 block of Briarwood Blvd. During an event at this location a patio collapsed leaving multiple individuals with injuries. At this time, it has been confirmed that there have been no fatalities. AMR has transported a large number of individuals to local hospitals. The area may be congested with emergency response vehicles while they finish clearing the area and assisting the victims. - Lt. Lennick
On Sunday, the Billings Police Department said eight people were treated at the scene and released.
In addition to police, the following agencies/vehicles responded: 11 AMR (ambulance) units; two Laurel Ambulance units; one Lockwood Fire/Ambulance unit; two St. Vincent Help Flight ground units
There is no word yet on the suspected cause of the deck collapse.
We will update you when we get more information.
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