Three people remain in hospital after a dramatic crash between two boats on Okanagan Lake Wedensday evening.
The crash happened around 8:45 p.m. near the William R. Bennett bridge.
Central Okanagan Search and Rescue (COSAR) said the collision involved two speed-boats at the south side of the WR Bennett Bridge. The two boats were going in opposite directions, and one became lodged atop the other.
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The boats were removed from the water by the fire department.
Police, fire, paramedics, and search and rescue crews attended.
Thankfully, there were no serious injuries.
Initial reports suggested as many as a dozen people were hospitalized. However, B.C. Emergency Health Services later clarified that seven people were treated on scene, with three of them taken to hospital in stable condition.
It said four individuals accompanied family members in ambulances but did not appear to be injured.
West Kelowna RCMP said they had ruled out impairment and weather as factors in the crash.
Both boats were towed to the Shelter Bay Marina, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone who witness the collision or has video is asked to contact West Kelowna RCMP at 250-768-2880.
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