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Two boats collide on Okanagan Lake, 12 people sent to hospital
UPDATE 9:58 a.m.
Mounties in West Kelowna say it does not appear that weather or impairment was a factor in the collision of two boats Wednesday night on Okanagan Lake — a crash that sent a dozen people to hospital.
The incident happened at approximately 8:41 p.m., when West Kelowna RCMP received a report of a two-boat collision on Okanagan Lake, approximately 500 metres south of the William R. Bennett Bridge.
"At this stage, investigators have confirmed that impairment and weather conditions were not factors in the collision. The matter remains under investigation by the West Kelowna RCMP," says Cpl. Devon Gerrits, spokesperson for the West Kelowna RCMP, in a news release.
Firefighters, police, paramedics and search volunteers responded to the scene and helped bring everyone involved to the shore.
“We are grateful for the coordinated response from our partner agencies, which ensured the safe rescue and care of those involved," said Gerrits
Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has video footage is asked to contact the West Kelowna RCMP at 250-768-2880 and reference file number 2025-51567.
UPDATE: 7:30 a.m.
Twelve people were injured in Wednesday night's boat crash on Okanagan Lake.
In a statement, BC Emergency Health Services says seven ambulances responded to the crash near the William R. Bennett bridge at about 8:40 p.m..
“Working together, paramedics provided emergency medical treatment to 12 patients," BCEHS spokesperson Bowen Osoko said.
“Five of the patients were transported to hospital in stable condition, while an additional seven patients were transported to hospital in good condition.”
The Kelowna Fire Department and the RCMP also responded to the crash.
It's not clear at this time what led to the collision between the two boats. Castanet has reached out to the Kelowna RCMP for more information.
ORIGINAL: 7:15 a.m.
Two boats collided on Okanagan Lake Wednesday night, sending multiple people to the hospital.
According to Central Okanagan Search and Rescue, the crash occurred at about 8:40 p.m. just south of the William R. Bennett bridge.
COSAR, along with other emergency crews, attended the scene.
“It was initially unknown if any subjects were in the water but quick action by the Kelowna RCMP determined everyone was accounted for,” COSAR said.
The Kelowna Fire Department removed the damaged boats from the area.
Castanet has reached out to the Kelowna RCMP for more information.
Two boats collide on Okanagan Lake, 12 people sent to hospital - Kelowna News
Two boats collided on Okanagan Lake Wednesday night, sending multiple people to the hospital.
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