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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.
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