Over the weekend, a boating accident on the Lake of the Ozarks resulted in significant injuries to eight individuals and caused the boat to crash into a home, as reported by state law enforcement.

The incident occurred along the lake’s main channel, prompting a response from the Missouri State Highway Patrol shortly before midnight on Saturday.

The boat veered off course, colliding with a home and subsequently flipping, leading to the ejection of all eight occupants onboard.

Fortunately, the two individuals inside the house at the time of the crash were unharmed, USA Today has reported.

However, four women and four men, ranging in age from 21 to 51, sustained moderate to serious injuries and were rushed to a nearby hospital for medical attention.

As of Monday morning, five of the injured individuals had been discharged from the hospital, according to information provided by Highway Patrol Corporal Kyle Green.

The driver of the boat, a 47-year-old from Huntington, California, was charged with boating while under the influence by the troopers.

It was noted that all the passengers aboard the vessel were from out of state.

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