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Boat crash in Helensvale on the Gold Coast leaves man with life-threatening burns and another one injured

The fuel tank ruptured and showered the vessel in petrol after it crashed into a concrete pylon. 

Boat crash leaves man fighting for life

Boat crash in Helensvale on the Gold Coast leaves man with life-threatening burns and another one injured

The fuel tank ruptured and showered the vessel in petrol after it crashed into a concrete pylon. 

A man is fighting for his life after his boat collided with a pylon.

Emergency services were called to Condamine Cres in Helensvale, Gold Coast, about 3.30pm on Friday after a boating incident was reported in waters.

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The fuel tank ruptured and showered the vessel in petrol.

One man suffered life-threatening chemical burns and was rushed to Gold Coast University Hospital in a critical condition.

The boat was left badly dented after slamming into a bollard near Helensvale.
The boat was left badly dented after slamming into a bollard near Helensvale. Credit: 7NEWS
A man suffered life-threatening chemical burns when the vessel struck the bollard.
A man suffered life-threatening chemical burns when the vessel struck the bollard. Credit: 7NEWS

A second man sustained head and neck injuries and was transported in a stable condition.

A dog on board was also injured and taken to an emergency vet.

Water police are now investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Paramedics and police rushed to the scene after reports of a serious boat crash.
Paramedics and police rushed to the scene after reports of a serious boat crash. Credit: 7NEWS

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