Back deck collapse at Virginia homecoming party injures at least 28

Late Friday night, a back deck at a house on the 200 block of Matoaka Court in Williamsburg collapsed while a college homecoming party was underway, prompting a large emergency response. Dispatchers logged the incident at about 10:07 p.m., and police and fire units found the deck had given way, injuring at least 28 attendees. Thirteen individuals were transported to hospitals and another fifteen pursued treatment independently, according to city updates.

William & Mary verified that some of its students were among the injured and issued a campus-wide message noting that none of the injuries were life-threatening while offering health and counseling resources. Neighbors described a scene of numerous ambulances and fire trucks lining the street, and the city’s Codes Compliance Division is now evaluating the site. Students praised the rapid response of emergency personnel and the community’s assistance in helping guests get home safely.