River Thames boat explosion: Six in hospital including boy aged 3

The group were on a family day out at Bray Lock when a loud bang was heard on board the privately owned vessel at around 12.40pm today Six people including a three-year-old boy were taken to hospital after a boat explosion on the River Thames. The friend day out at Bray Lock when a loud bang was heard on board the privately owned vessel at 12.40pm today. Early reports suggest fuel poured into the wrong pipe was sparked by the boat's battery, which ignited causing an explosion. None of the injuries are thought to be life-threatening. Ellie Birch, who was at the scene with her family, tweeted: "Boat explosion on River Thames - scariest thing that I've seen/heard. "So nice to see people come together in a crisis and help each other." She later claimed her mum was on the scene to help the injured three-year-old boy. A man and a woman aged in their forties and a teenage girl who were on the boat were taken to St George’s Hospital in London for treatment. Another man in his forties, a woman in her thirties and the three-year-old boy were taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital. The boat is thought to be privately owned and there were a number of adults and children on board when the explosion was heard near Maidenhead. Another man received minor injuries and was treated at the scene. A Thames Valley police spokesperson said: "Officers remain at the scene and an investigation is underway to establish the circumstances of the explosion. "There are currently no road closures in place or traffic issues, but residents are advised to avoid the area whilst emergency services continue to work at the scene."