This Article is From Jun 14, 2013

Several injured after deck collapses at popular Miami-area sports bar

Several injured after deck collapses at popular Miami-area sports bar
North Bay Village, Florida: The outdoor deck at a popular Miami-area sports bar partially collapsed during the NBA Finals, sending dozens of people into the shallow waters of Biscayne Bay.

The accident occurred around 9:45 pm on Thursday as customers were watching the Miami Heat play the San Antonio Spurs.

Miami-Dade Fire Chief David Downey says 24 people were taken to area hospitals. A fire official says many had cuts and bruises, though one person suffered a fracture. Two people were in serious condition.

Authorities say about 100 people were on the deck of Shucker's Bar & Grill in North Bay Village, north of Miami Beach, when it gave way.

Sports bar customers and rescuers helped people from the water amid yelling, crying and a rush to find people.

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