Boat Explodes After Refueling On Table Rock Lake; Two Injured

TABLE ROCK LAKE, Mo. — Two people were injured in a boat explosion on Table Rock Lake, Saturday morning.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the incident occurred after a 50-year-old man from Nixa, Mo. refueled a 38-foot 1989 Carver Santego at Indian Point Marina. The Patrol says after fueling up the boat, the man attempted to start the boat, and it exploded.

An 18-year-old girl from Branson, Mo. had minor injuries from the incident.

A 74-year-old Springfield woman had serious injuries, the Patrol reported, and was life-flighted to Mercy Hospital for treatment.