Nine, Including Baby, Injured After Boat Explodes On Banks Of River Thames

Last Updated:June 01, 2025, 22:04 IST

The injured people, which also included a baby, were admitted to a hospital following the accident.

River Thames tunnel (Reuters image used for representation)

At least nine people were injured after a boat on the banks of the River Thames exploded. The injured also included a baby.

Firefighters rushed to the spot following the incident and the injured people were taken to the hospital. The severity of the wounds is yet to be ascertained, according to a report by The Sun.

“We responded to a reported fire on a residential boat in the River Thames near Lechlade just before midday on Saturday (May 31). Nine people sustained injuries and were transported to hospital," a spokesperson of the force was quoted as saying by the news outlet.

“A section of the river was closed, and inquiries into the cause of the fire are ongoing," added the spokesperson.

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London, United Kingdom (UK)

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