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Seattle Fire responds to hit-and-run boat collision on Lake Washington

Aug 21, 2022, 8:42 AM | Updated: 8:44 am

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The Seattle Fire Department responded to a report of two boats colliding on Lake Washington Saturday night, according to the SFD.



At about 9:36 p.m., water rescue responded to a report of two boats colliding near the 800 block of Lake Washington Boulevard.

Initial reports said six people were injured, in stable conditions.

When medics arrived on the scene, the second boat involved in the collision was no longer at the scene.

The Seattle Police Department is assisting with the investigation.



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Seattle Fire responds to hit-and-run boat collision on Lake Washington