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3 Injured After Boat Explosion in Vancouver Island Community

  • On the morning of Thursday, June 5, an explosion involving a boat at Deep Bay Marina injured three individuals in the Vancouver Island area.
  • Emergency crews received a call just after 10 a.m. to assist people in medical distress, though the cause of the explosion remains unknown.
  • Two patients with burn injuries were airlifted to hospital while a third, in stable condition, was transported by ground ambulance amid extensive vessel damage.
  • Fire Chief George Lenz described the event as very rare and challenging, noting the need to establish two helicopter landing zones while treating patients.
  • The explosion caused severe damage to the boat and a nearby rescue vessel, and local volunteers helped evacuate victims before police secured the scene.
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Nanaimo News Bulletin broke the news in on Thursday, June 5, 2025.
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