05-07-2025
Another Sapelo Island? Fernandina gangway collapses during 4th of July fireworks
A large gangway collapsed during Fourth of July fireworks at the Fernandina Beach Harbor Marina causing injuries to some of the celebrators.
The Fernandina Beach Police Department posted an alert on its Facebook shortly before 10 p.m. stating the injuries were minor and that more information will be provided as it becomes available.
It brings to mind the Sapelo Island gangway collapse last year in Georgia that killed seven people, including four from Jacksonville, and resulted in lawsuits.
Police Chief Jeff Tambasco told Times-Union news partner First Coast News the scene was under control and the crowd had dispersed. He said there were more people on the structure than it could support to watch the fireworks.
This is a developing story.
This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Fernandina Beach gangway collapses during 4th of July fireworks
