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Boat Explosion on Table Rock Lake

Sunday, June 8, 2025 at 11:40 AM

By Scott McCaulley X @smcckc

One person sustains serious injuries after a boat explodes after fueling up at a marina on Table Rock Lake.

According to the report filed by the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the incident happened Saturday afternoon at Indian Point Marina when a boat had fueled up, then exploded when the driver attempted to start it. 

The driver, a 50-year-old man from Nixa, was not injured in the explosion however a 74-year-old woman from Springfield did sustain serous injuries and was airlifted to Mercy Hospital in Springfield for treatment. A third person, an 18-year-old woman from Branson, standing near the boat was reported to suffer minor injuries and was taken by a private vehicle to an area urgent care.

The explosion and fire is under investigation by the Missouri State Fire Marshall according to the Highway Patrol Report. 

 

 

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