At least eight people have suffered severe burns after a boat exploded into flames on a river north of Sydney this evening. Photo / 7NewsAt least eight people have suffered severe burns after a boat exploded into flames on a river north of Sydney this evening. The boat exploded at Brooklyn on the Hawkesbury River north of Sydney just after 5pm. The RFS was assisted by Fire and Rescue NSW crews in extinguishing the boat fire, however it was completely destroyed. Photo / 7News"This is quite a significant event, having (this number of) people with significant burns is a significant event."

Source: New Zealand Herald April 04, 2021 08:48 UTC