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TWRA: Three children injured after boat hits them while riding on inner tube

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency said the crash happened at around 1 p.m. near Wind River Marina.

LENOIR CITY, Tenn. — The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency said three children were injured Wednesday afternoon after a boating crash.

They said the children were riding an inner tube being pulled behind a boat before they were hit by another boat. They said all three of the children were taken to the University of Tennessee Medical Center with serious injuries, two of which will likely be released on Friday. 

The TWRA said it happened near Wind River Marina in Tellico Lake.

They said the incident is being investigated by the TWRA. Additional information about this story, such as the identity of anyone involved or circumstances surrounding the crash, was not immediately available. 

This story will be updated when more information is available.

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