Boat collision on Okanagan Lake sends 12 people to hospital

Aug 28, 2025 | 7:33 AM

KELOWNA — A dozen people were taken to hospital Wednesday night following a boat collision on Okanagan Lake.

Central Okanagan Search and Rescue (COSAR), the Kelowna Fire Department, RCMP and emergency services were called out around 8:40 p.m.

COSAR confirmed the collision involved two speed-boats at the south side of the WR Bennett Bridge. The two boats were going in opposite directions.

The boats were removed from the water by the fire department.