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3 people clinging to tree rescued from Potomac River after boat crash

FOX 5 DC | Local News, Weather, and Live Streams | WTTG [Unoffi… April 12, 2026
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Three people are safe on dry land after a boat crash left them stranded in the Potomac River early Saturday morning. A boat crashed into a tree near Ten Foot Island in the area of Riley's Lock in Montgomery County around 12:30 a.m. Fire officials say the crash threw three people into the water, where they were found clinging onto a tree. All three victims were safely removed from the water and taken to a local hospital around 1 a.m. Officials say one person was injured in the crash, but have yet to release their condition. An investigation into how the crash happened is underway.

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