Townsville Water Police are currently investigating a marine incident involving two vessels colliding in the early hours of this morning.
At about 12.45am, Saturday, August 22, police will allege two vessels collided near Lucinda Sugar Wharf.
As a result of the incident, eight adults and one child received injuries and were transported to Ingham Hospital.
The first vessel is described as a yellow and white, 5.8-meter Haines Hunter half cabin. This vessel had two adults and one child aboard.
The second vessel is described as a white 8.2-meter Grady White centre console, with six adults aboard.
Both vessels have been extensively damaged as a result of the collision.
Police are appealing for anyone that may have witnessed the collision to contact Policelink or Townsville Water Police directly on 4759 9790.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or call 131 444.
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