Father, Two Sons Hospitalized After Boat Explosion on Michigan Lake

Father, two sons hospitalized after boat explosion on Michigan lake

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A father and two of his teenage sons were seriously hurt Sunday after their boat exploded while preparing to launch on an Oakland County lake. The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office says rescue crews were dispatched to a public boat launch on Pontiac Lake at around 1:20 p.m. Sunday. The 17-foot boat reportedly exploded and caught fire when the ignition switch was turned on. Sign up for the News 8 daily newsletter …

Man, 2 teens badly burned in Pontiac Lake boat explosion

The 17-foot Chris Craft exploded after its ignition switch was turned on, according to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office.

Father, son and family friend seriously injured after boat explosion on Pontiac Lake

Three people — a father, his son and a friend — have been seriously injured on Pontiac Lake after police say the boat they were on exploded on Sunday afternoon.

Boat explodes in Pontiac, leaving three seriously injured

One boy was transported to the hospital with burns over 50 percent of his body. He is in critical condition. The father and his son are both hospitalized with severe burns, and their condition was stable.

Michigan Boat Explosion Sunday: Three Seriously Injured on Pontiac Lake, Authorities Urge Safety Checks

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Oakland County, MI – Three people, including a Waterford Township man and two teenage boys, were seriously injured today in a boat explosion on Pontiac Lake, prompting urgent safety warnings from local authorities. According to a release from the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred at approximately 1:20 p.m. on Sunday w…