Boat Explosion on Table Rock Lake Injures Three

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 5:53 AM

By Scott McCaulley @smcckc

Three people from North Carolina were injured, one seriously, after a boat explosion on Table Rock Lake Tuesday afternoon.

According to the report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the accident occurred in Barry County east of Eagle Rock when a 41-year-old male was attempting to start a boat when gas fumes caused it to explode.

The male plus an 18-year-old female sustained moderate injuries while a 14-year-old male sustained serious injuries and were taken to Mercy Hospital in Springfield for treatment.

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