Fishing tournament boats collision in Alabama leaves 3 dead

Cullman, Ala. — Two boats collided during a fishing tournament early Wednesday in Alabama, killing three people, officials said.

Major League Fishing said in a statement that a boating accident occurred during the second day of the Tackle Warehouse Invitational held on Lewis Smith Lake, a popular recreational destination about 70 miles north of Birmingham.

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, which is investigating the crash, said a bass fishing boat struck a center console-type vessel. Three people who were on board were killed.