7 injured in Lake Lanier boat explosion, including 5-year-old, officials say

ATLANTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Seven people were injured after a boat exploded on Lake Lanier during the Fourth of July holiday.

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources said a 23-foot cabin-cruiser being towed in Landshark Cove near Margaritaville exploded around 7 p.m. Friday.

Five people were taken to area hospitals, including at least one who was airlifted. The DNR said the injured suffered second and third-degree burns…

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