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.
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