Boats collide in Kirkland waters, several injured

Kirkland firefighters rescued a handful of boaters on Lake Washington Saturday evening after their two boats collided a few hundred yards off of Houghton Beach.

Kirkland firefighters rescued a handful of boaters on Lake Washington Saturday evening after their two boats collided a few hundred yards off of Houghton Beach.

KFD units arrived on the scene at around 5:38 p.m. and sent out three rescue divers on a private craft to the two boats. A total of 10 people were taken off the boats, with three injured and one transported to the hospital. It is not known what caused the collision at this time, though a KFD spokesperson said an investigation is likely underway.

Mercer Island Patrol and King County Marine Patrol also participated in the rescue.