The ACT Ambulance Service is currently on scene at the Hyatt Hotel Canberra, on Commonwealth Avenue, where an art display has collapsed.
Five people were injured in the collapse and were treated on scene by ACT Ambulance Service Intensive Care Paramedics. Four patients are currently being transferred to The Canberra Hospital for further assessment.
12:14pm Sunday 14 March 2012
[Courtesy ESA]
UPDATE 11/03/12 13:22: The Canberra Times is now reporting that they are in fact responsible for the injuries.
Four people have been taken to hospital after temporary walls displaying art works collapsed at the Hyatt Hotel, Canberra, earlier today.
ACT paramedics treated seven people at the scene of The Canberra Times Art Show.
It is believed someone leaned on the temporary wall, knocking it over and triggering a domino effect.One person has a suspected fractured arm, while two others will be assessed at hospital for possible neck injuries.
How long will the scourge of newspapers be allowed to wreak such carnage on our fair city?
UPDATE 11/03/12 22:45 Dacquiri has sent in pictures and video of the aftermath taken with an ancient Nokia: