2 dead after boat hits bridge in central Florida

Author: Associated Press
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SANFORD, Fla. (AP) – Two men are dead after a boat struck a bridge pylon on Lake Jesup in central Florida.

Seminole County Fire Rescue officials say the crash occurred about 7 p.m. Sunday. The body of one of the victims wasn’t immediately recovered from the crash. Crews spent the night searching and found the body late Monday morning.

Two people were taken to an Orlando hospital and a fifth person involved in the crash refused treatment.

Authorities are investigating. The names of the victims weren’t immediately released.

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