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TWRA: Child dead after two-boat crash on Norris Lake

The crash marks the 18th boating-related fatality in 2023 so far, according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency said a child is dead after a two-boat crash on Norris Lake.

According to TWRA, the crash happened near Norris Landing Marina Saturday evening. The boats involved in the crash were a Chaparral and a Triton bass boat.

At around 7:20 p.m., the Triton bass boat collided with a Chapparal open motorboat in front of the Norris Landing Marina, resulting in the death of a male child on the Chapparal. Both occupants of the Triton were ejected and swam to shore.

They said the crash does not pose a threat to the marina. TWRA is continuing its investigation of the crash.

The crash marks the 18th boating-related fatality in 2023 so far.

This story is developing. We will update you when we learn more. 

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