Man dies after boat explosion at Lake of the Ozarks; woman seriously hurt

 Photo Credit: Cindy Curchy
Photo Credit: Cindy Curchy (KY3)
Published: Sep. 24, 2017 at 3:10 PM CDT
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The Missouri State Highway Patrol confirms one of two people seriously burned after a boat exploded at Lake of the Ozarks, has died.

Troopers say Ronald Moore, 76, of Nevada died at University Hospital in Columbia on Sunday evening.

The explosion happened around 12:15 p.m. Sunday at Pier 31 Marina, while the vessel was being refueled at a dock.

Another person on board the boat, Susan Abele-Burns, 58, of El Dorado Springs, remains in critical condition.