Boat Ran Aground, With Injuries

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  TOMS RIVER – Police are investigating a situation in which a boat ran aground, causing passengers to be ejected.

  Jillian Messina, spokesperson for the Toms River Police, said that the incident happened at 9 p.m. on August 14 in the area of Boca Raton Drive in the Chadwick Island section of town. This is on the bay side of the barrier island.

  Police, EMS, and firefighters responded to the scene as well as several non-local agencies. Messina said there were injuries but the State Police Marine Division will be handling the rest of the investigation.

  More information on this will be shared as it is provided to the media.