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One dead, another injured after Clay County boat crash Tuesday

Officials say the incident happened near the 7900 block of Breezy Point Road E.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — One person is dead and another is injured after a boat crash in the Melrose area Tuesday.

Clay County Fire Rescue says it responded to the scene of a reported drowning near the 7900 block of Breezy Point Road E. sometime prior to 5 p.m.

The Clay County Sheriff's Office later confirmed the incident was a single-boat crash. Deputies say one person died, and another person suffered injuries.

The extent of those injuries are unclear at this time.

Deputies say FWC is the lead investigating agency, and more information is expected to be released at a later time.

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