The collapse of a ferry dock in the United States resulted in at least 7 people losing their lives.

Local police announced that during an event where the Gullah-Geechee community gathered for a fall festival on Sapelo Island in McIntosh, a ferry approaching the dock collapsed, causing numerous individuals to fall into the water. It was reported that at least 7 people lost their lives in the accident, many others were injured, and search and rescue operations are ongoing. President Joe Biden expressed his deep sorrow in a written statement, mentioning that he is closely monitoring the incident.