WILDWOOD — Nine women were hurt when a wooden deck collapsed Thursday evening at a residence in the 2700 block of Autumn Run Court, authorities said.

St. Louis County police Sgt. Tracy Panus said about 20 people were on the deck at a bridal shower when the deck caved in about 6:45 p.m. She said the victims were transported to hospitals.

She said none of the injuries were "life-threatening."

Neighbors said the home is the residence of Larry Patey, a former St. Louis Blues player.

Assistant Chief Ed Beirne of the Metro West Fire Protection District said rescue workers got to the scene about three minutes after the call came out and found nine victims.

"They were pretty calm," Beirne said. "No one was trapped."

One of the victims was flown by helicopter to St. John's Mercy Medical Center, Beirne said, and one of the injured had a fractured arm.

A spokesman said St. John's was treating six patients from the deck collapse. One was in critical condition, two were in serious condition and three were in satisfactory. Their injuries ranged from bumps and bruises to broken bones and cuts to more serious internal injuries.

Beirne said that the deck is behind the two-story brick home on Autumn Run and that it was built on a slope. At its highest point, it is 14 feet from the ground.

The collapse reportedly occurred as women in the bridal party were posing for pictures, Beirne said.

Metro West officials said the homeowners did not want to talk to reporters.

Greg Jonsson of the Post-Dispatch contributed to this report.