St. Louis County police spokeswoman Tracy Panus says the deck gave way around 6:45 p.m. Thursday while about 20 people were standing on it.
She said the partygoers suffered injuries ranging from minor to serious. But she added that none of the injuries were "life-threatening," including the person flown by helicopter to a hospital.
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