Three dead after speed boat and fishing boat collide near Kingston, Ont. (2024)

Two women, aged 21 and 22, and a 23-year-old man were pronounced dead at the scene

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Published May 19, 2024 • Last updated 20hours ago • 1 minute read

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Three people are dead and five others injured after a speed boat and a fishing boat collided Saturday night on Bobs Lake north of Kingston, Ont.

Ontario Provincial Police say the crash occurred around 9:30 p.m. in the Bucks Bay area of the lake.

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They say two women, aged 21 and 22, and a 23-year-old man were pronounced dead at the scene.

Five others between the ages of 21 and 44 were transported to a local hospital with a range of injuries.

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A boat collision north of Kingston has left 3 people dead and 5 others with serious injuries. ^bd pic.twitter.com/UAUuuQpznp
— OPP East Region (@OPP_ER) May 19, 2024

Police say one boat was described as an open bow fishing style boat and the other as a speed boat.

OPP spokesman Bill Dickson says an investigation is underway but did not provide further details.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 19, 2024.

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Three dead after speed boat and fishing boat collide near Kingston, Ont. (2024)

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