Plusieurs personnes blessées dans un accident de bateau

Multiple people were injured in a party boat crash on the Gold Coast, according to local media reports. The incident occurred at Moondarewa Spit near Main Beach around 7pm on Saturday, September 19, 2026. The boat, which was carrying 21 people, collided with a pylon, prompting paramedics to assess eight individuals. Six of these required transportation to hospital, while two women in their 20s were also evaluated, one after falling off the boat. Both were in stable condition and opted not to seek medical attention. Among those transported, a man in his 20s sustained facial injuries and was admitted to Gold Coast University Hospital in stable condition. Another woman in her 20s suffered a head injury and was also taken to the same hospital. A woman in her 20s with shoulder and neck pain was treated at Gold Coast University Hospital, while another woman in her 20s with an arm injury received care there. A man in his 30s with neck pain and a woman in her 20s with a shoulder injury were taken to Gold Coast Robina Hospital, both in stable conditions. No other passengers aboard the vessel were reported to be injured. A police spokesperson stated that the injuries were generally minor, including nosebleeds and concussions. The incident has prompted local authorities to review safety protocols for recreational boats operating in the area. Further details regarding the cause of the collision remain under investigation.