Walkway collapse at Maine lighthouse injures 11 during annual event
- A wooden walkway at the Doubling Point Lighthouse in Maine collapsed on Saturday, injuring 11 people.
- The incident occurred during Maine's annual Open Lighthouse Day event, with 5 people hospitalized for their injuries.
- The collapse happened at low tide, causing some victims to fall 8-10 feet onto a rocky mudflat.
- The historic lighthouse has been closed to visitors while repairs are planned by the Friends of Doubling Point Light group.
- Doubling Point Lighthouse is an active navigational aid managed by the Coast Guard that was built in the late 19th century.