This morning's tranquility on Lake Norman was disrupted when two boats collided near Lake Norman State Park around 7:15 a.m. Emergency crews—including firefighters, EMS, deputies, and wildlife officers—rushed to the scene to respond to the aquatic accident, as reported by WSOC-TV. The crash, involving a bass boat and a leisure boat, occurred near Lake Norman State Park in Troutman, according to details provided by Iredell Communications.
One person was confirmed injured in the early morning incident and subsequently transported to a nearby hospital for treatment; however, their identity and condition have not been released as of yet. The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office, along with North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission personnel, are spearheading the investigation to ascertain the cause of the collision. These details were confirmed according to QC News.
Amid these developments, the National Professional Fishing League is holding its North Carolina tournament stop at the lake from today until Friday, which is expected to increase boat traffic. At this time, it remains unconfirmed whether the boats involved in the crash were part of the fishing tournament activities.
As the investigation continues, Iredell County officials have not yet said how many people were hospitalized or how serious the injuries are. An update is expected as officials work to understand what led to the collision, according to WCNC.
