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Personal watercraft crash on Lake St. Clair claims a life, injures three

A 17-year-old female from Essex County has died and three more females have been injured after a personal watercraft crash on Lake St. Clair.

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) said the fatal collision involving a single personal watercraft happened on Lake St. Clair near Couture Beach in Lakeshore, just west of Lighthouse Cove, on Thursday at approximately 2 p.m.

According to the OPP, the 17-year-old was transported to hospital where she was pronounced deceased from her injuries.

A 16-year-old girl was transported to hospital and then airlifted to a trauma centre with life-threatening injuries, added police.

The OPP also reported that two more females, 15 and 17-years old, were transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The OPP noted an investigation is underway.

Investigators are asking anyone with any information to contact Lakeshore OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can submit an online tip at www.catchcrooks.com or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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