Child killed, another injured in Vancouver speedboat crash: RCMP / Global
Sunday, June 8, 2025, 5:20 pm permalink
In North Vancouver, a tragic incident unfolded when a speedboat accident resulted in the death of an 11-year-old child and left another child injured. Authorities swiftly took the boat’s driver into custody, adding to a series of baffling mishaps that seem to underscore just how unpredictable waterways can be.
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