2 teens critical after boat crashes into St. Pete dock
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — Two teens were hospitalized following a boat crash in St. Petersburg on Sunday evening.
The boat crashed into a dock near 4039 Bayshore Boulevard Northeast.
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The two victims, both 15-year-olds, were ejected from the boat. One is in critical but stable condition. A bystander found the second victim in the water, who is in critical condition, but unstable condition.
According to the authorities, neighbors ran to help the teens following the collision.
The teens were on a Key West 18-foot Center Console with a single motor. After they were ejected, the boat continued, landing four houses down near another dock. Another bystander was able to turn the motor off and secure the boat, which had damage to the front end.
Officials did not confirm who the boat belonged to.
The St. Petersburg Police Department, St. Pete Fire Rescue, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission are investigating the incident.
No further details were released.
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