BARRY COUNTY, Mo. — Three people from North Carolina were hospitalized Tuesday afternoon after a boat exploded at Table Rock Lake.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the incident happened around 3:36 p.m. on Aug. 12 at Big M Marina, about a mile east of Eagle Rock. Investigators say the 41-year-old operator attempted to start the 1987 Cobalt when gas fumes ignited, causing the motor to explode.

The driver and two passengers, an 18-year-old girl and a 14-year-old boy, were all from Monroe, and were reportedly not wearing lifejackets at the time. The girl suffered serious injuries, while the males both had moderate injuries. All three were transported to Mercy Hospital in Springfield.

The boat sustained moderate damage but was left at the scene.

0
0
0
0
0

(1 Ratings)