Historic Venue Collapse During Wedding Reception in Tuscany Leaves Bride and Groom Hospitalized
ICARO Media Group
In a shocking turn of events, a bride and groom found themselves spending their wedding day in a hospital after a section of a historic venue in Tuscany collapsed on Saturday night. Witnesses reported that the incident occurred a little before 8 p.m. as the remaining 60 guests were dancing, causing the floor to give way, sending everyone plummeting through to the floor below.
According to MailOnline, the guests fell approximately 13 feet, resulting in injuries to numerous attendees. The groom, Mugnaini, shared that just moments before the collapse, everyone had been filled with joy and celebration. However, this suddenly turned into chaos and panic as the floor unexpectedly collapsed. Mugnaini witnessed his best friend with a head wound, and he immediately began searching for his new wife, fearing that she may have been buried under the rubble.
Thankfully, the couple was soon reunited and rushed to a nearby hospital where they received treatment for their bruises. The local health authority reported that a total of 39 people required medical treatment, with 28 guests still hospitalized the following day. Two individuals, including a child, were in intensive care, although their conditions were not deemed life-threatening.
Among the injured guests, some were being assessed for potential fractures, while a pregnant woman who fell was being closely monitored and evaluated by obstetricians and gynecologists. The local health authority expressed the hope that all injured individuals would recover swiftly and completely.
A waitress at the event, known only as Genny, recounted the harrowing experience, describing the venue as engulfed in dust, which made it difficult to comprehend the full extent of the disaster. She recalled hearing screams and witnessing desperate people in tears.
The owners of the historic venue expressed shock and disbelief at the collapse, describing it as a "tragic and unpredictable event." Authorities are now conducting investigations to determine the cause of the collapse, in hopes of preventing such incidents from occurring in the future.
As the newlywed couple lay in adjoining hospital beds, they expressed their deep fear during the ordeal. Though their wedding day took an unexpected turn, they are grateful to have escaped with bruises and are hopeful for a smooth recovery for all those affected.
It is a reminder that even on the happiest day of one's life, tragedy can strike unexpectedly, emphasizing the importance of safety precautions and thorough inspections at event venues.