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Boat explosion on Hawkesbury River leaves eight people injured, two critically
Eight people have been injured, two critically, after a boat exploded on the Hawkesbury River, north of Sydney.
Emergency personnel were called to a marina near Danger Road at Brooklyn at 5:10pm on Sunday after reports a vessel was alight.
Police, ambulance and fire services attended the scene.
Eight people were treated by paramedics and have reportedly suffered varying burns.
A NSW Ambulance spokesperson said two people were critical while four were in a serious condition and two in a minor condition.
They have been taken to Royal North Shore, Westmead and Gosford hospitals.
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