3 people clinging to tree rescued from Potomac River after boat crash

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One man is dead and two others are hurt after a shooting in Southeast DC; three people were rescued from the Potomac River.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. - Three people are safe on dry land after a boat crash left them stranded in the Potomac River early Saturday morning.

What we know:

A boat crashed into a tree near Ten Foot Island in the area of Riley's Lock in Montgomery County around 12:30 a.m. 

Fire officials say the crash threw three people into the water, where they were found clinging onto a tree.

All three victims were safely removed from the water and taken to a local hospital around 1 a.m.

What we don't know:

Officials say one person was injured in the crash, but have yet to release their condition.

What's next:

An investigation into how the crash happened is underway.