Two Children Killed in New Jersey Boat Crash During Family Outing
Tragedy struck off Berkeley Township as two children died in a boat collision with a channel marker. Read the latest updates and details.
POLICY WIRE — Berkeley Township, NJ — Two children, aged seven and nine, were tragically killed after a boat they were on with their grandparents collided with a channel marker off the coast of Berkeley Township on Sunday afternoon.
The children, a boy — and a girl, were thrown into the water following the impact. Emergency services responded swiftly to the scene, but the children couldn’t be revived. The grandparents, who were also on the boat, sustained minor injuries and were transported to a local hospital for evaluation.
Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash. Initial reports suggest that the boat may have struck the marker at high speed, though the exact cause remains under investigation. Weather conditions at the time of the incident were reported to be calm.
The local community has expressed shock — and grief over the incident. A spokesperson for the Berkeley Township Police Department stated, “This is a devastating loss for the family and our community. Our hearts go out to all affected by this tragedy.”
Further details are expected to be released as the investigation progresses. The families have requested privacy during this difficult time.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
