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`Insufficient Support’ Blamed for Courthouse Floor Collapse

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Construction crews had placed “insufficient support” beneath part of an upper floor that collapsed during renovations on the 124-year- old federal courthouse in Savannah, according to the government agency overseeing the project. Three construction workers were …

Dozens of Partygoers Hurt After Condo Floor Collapses in S.C.

The floor of a condominium clubhouse near Clemson University collapsed during a large private party early Sunday, hurtling dozens of people into the basement, authorities said. About 30 people were taken to local hospitals after the center of the floor …

Floor of Kentucky Apartment Partially Collapses

Fire officials say the floor of a Lexington, Ky., apartment partially collapsed under the weight of people who were having a party. According to WKYT-TV, about 80 to 100 people were packed inside the apartment on the fourth floor of …

Dozens Injured When Floor Collapses During Party

More than 50 people were injured early Sunday when the floor collapsed during a party at a northwest Florida apartment building, authorities said. No one died when the floor collapsed just after 1:20 a.m. in the clubhouse at the Seminole …

Ohio Casino Accident Spurs Citations and Fines

Federal safety inspectors who investigated a floor collapse at a Cincinnati, Ohio, casino construction project say six companies involved will be cited for safety violations carrying more than $108,000 in fines. More than a dozen workers were injured in the …

Cincinnati Casino Work Resumes Days After Collapse

New safety and other measures are in place for the resumption of work at the Cincinnati, Ohio, casino site where more than a dozen workers were hurt. Crews were expected to be back on the job Wednesday, five days after …

Fire Destroys Southwestern Pennsylvania Restaurant

A popular southwestern Pennsylvania restaurant has been destroyed by fire. Officials say the Caddy Shack Bar and Grill caught fire early Monday morning in South Union Township, Fayette County. Fire officials say it took two hours to get the blaze …