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New Year's Balloon Drop Turns Chaotic at Arcade

1/1/2025

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A festive New Year’s balloon drop turned chaotic at In The Game arcade in Peabody, Massachusetts, when a massive Lego display collapsed, injuring ten people. Among the injured, eight were hospitalized, including three adults and five children, all with minor injuries. Witnesses recounted the distressing scene of scattered Lego pieces and frightened children. The arcade temporarily closed but has since reopened.

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Story summary

A festive New Year’s balloon drop turned chaotic at In The Game arcade in Peabody, Massachusetts, when a massive Lego display collapsed, injuring ten people. Among the injured, eight were hospitalized, including three adults and five children, all with minor injuries. Witnesses recounted the distressing scene of scattered Lego pieces and frightened children. The arcade temporarily closed but has since reopened.