FIVE INJURED IN BURNSVILLE LAKE BOATING ACCIDENT

(08/30/2014)
Five people were injured after with a boating accident at Burnsville Lake.

Marina officials are saying say one boat ran aground Friday afternoon.

The accident involved two boats and happened about 1:20 p.m.

Five people were on-board at the time, three of which were transported to Braxton County Memorial Hospital.

Reports indicate the injuries do not appear to be life-threatening, a marina official saying one person had a broken arm.

Multiple emergency crews responded, including members of the U.S. Army Corps, the Burnsville Police Department, Braxton County EMS and the Burnsville Fire Department.