Boat fueling explosion injures five in Shell Knob
A boat explosion following fueling at the Kings River Marina left five people injured and a boat ablaze on Saturday, July 13.
July 17, 2019
Charlea Estes-Jones
A fueling explosion at the Kings River Marina left four people on a boat and one bystander injured on Saturday, July 13. According to the Missouri State Water Patrol, a 1995 Cuddy Cabin Boat had fueled up at the marina, and when the driver started the key, the boat exploded.
According to information released by the Central Crossing Fire Department, it was reported the boat was having difficulty starting, and it was a short time after that the explosion occurred. Two people on the boat suffered moderate injuries, and two people on the boat suffered minor injuries. All four were taken to Mercy Hospital in Springfield for their injuries. Felicia C. Tudor, 62, of Verona, and Virginia A. Zielinski, 55, of Aurora, both suffered moderate injuries. Norman D. Tudor, 63, of Verona, and Kenneth A. Zielinski, 59, of Aurora, suffered minor injuries.
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Charlea Estes-Jones
A fueling explosion at the Kings River Marina left four people on a boat and one bystander injured on Saturday, July 13. According to the Missouri State Water Patrol, a 1995 Cuddy Cabin Boat had fueled up at the marina, and when the driver started the key, the boat exploded.
According to information released by the Central Crossing Fire Department, it was reported the boat was having difficulty starting, and it was a short time after that the explosion occurred. Two people on the boat suffered moderate injuries, and two people on the boat suffered minor injuries. All four were taken to Mercy Hospital in Springfield for their injuries. Felicia C. Tudor, 62, of Verona, and Virginia A. Zielinski, 55, of Aurora, both suffered moderate injuries. Norman D. Tudor, 63, of Verona, and Kenneth A. Zielinski, 59, of Aurora, suffered minor injuries.
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