Five hospitalized, including two with serious injuries, after two boats collide on Lake Murray in Richland County, South Carolina
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Wed, 08/09/2023 - 3:34pmAccident Date:
Friday, May 28, 2021Five injured in boat crash on Lake Murray Friday night
SCDNR received a call around 10:30 p.m., shortly after the incident happened. According to the agency, they were on the water doing normal patrol because of the holiday weekend, and were able to get to the scene quickly.
Five injured in boat crash on Lake Murray
A tritoon boat, carrying six people, collided with a cabin cruiser, causing it to sink. Five people on board were taken to the hospital.
5 injured in boating accident in SC
The State Newspaper reported that the accident happened in a popular part of Lake Murray between two peninsulas with restaurants and bars where boats can dock.
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Type: Boat Accident
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Accidents in WaterwaysCounty:
Richland County, SCArea:
Columbia, SC
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