Boat explosion on Murray River sends 16-year-old girl and an elderly man to hospital with 'serious injuries'

A teenage girl and an elderly man have been rushed to hospital after a boat explosion on the River Murray in South Australia. 

Emergency crews were called to Paisley about 100km north of Adelaide just before 12:15pm after witnesses reported seeing the boat explode close to the river's edge.

It is understood both the teen and the 69-year-old man suffered burns to the lower part of their body with at least one considered to have sustained 'serious' injuries. 

SA Ambulance said they have dispatched a rescue helicopter to transfer the patients to the Royal Adelaide Hospital. 

More to follow.