Sunshine Coast Water Police have advised members of the public may observe debris wash up on local beaches following a two boat collision off the Sunshine Coast earlier this afternoon (August 21).
Initial investigations indicate about 3.40pm, two boats collided off the coast five nautical miles east of Mooloolaba.
Water Police officers transported two people to land for assessment of their injuries by Queensland Ambulance Service personnel and both were subsequently transported to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital for treatment.
One vessel involved in the collision has sunk, while the other was towed to land by the Mooloolaba Coast Guard.
Water Police and the Australian Maritime Safety Authority are jointly investigating the cause of the crash.
Debris including life jackets and personal items are expected to wash up on nearby shores over the next few days as a result of the crash.
Members of the public can report found property at their local police station.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.
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