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Person missing after boat accident on lake in Williams County, police say

Pioneer police and area first responders have been searching for the missing person since responding to the incident Wednesday night.
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PIONEER, Ohio — First responders are searching for a missing person after a boat accident on Lake Pioneer in Williams County Wednesday night.

Pioneer Police Chief Timothy Livengood told WTOL 11 Thursday night that officers responded to a report of a boat accident on the lake, southeast of the village, around 9 p.m. on Wednesday.

Livengood said first responders from the village and surrounding area have been searching for the missing person, who he said is a male, ever since.

It is unclear at this time what caused the boat accident or if anyone else was involved.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as WTOL 11 works to bring you more information. 

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