THOMPSON – Several people were injured when a glass block wall collapsed Friday afternoon in the food court at the Resorts World Catskills Casino in the Town of Thompson.
The event was declared a mass casualty incident.
Several first responders were at the scene treating the injured with some being removed on gurneys to waiting ambulances.
Medivac helicopters were called in to transport the more seriously injured to the hospital.
“The safety and security of our guests and staff is our top priority,” said Resorts World spokesman Dan Bank. “We are coordinating with local agencies and the affected area will be closed as we gather more information. We are extremely grateful to the first responders who quickly arrived on scene.”
