Boat Explosion Near Miami's Haulover Sandbar Injures 15
A boat explosion near Miami's Haulover Sandbar resulted in 15 injuries, with victims transported to local hospitals as authorities investigate the cause.
A boat explosion near the Haulover Sandbar in Biscayne Bay, Miami, on Saturday afternoon resulted in injuries to 15 individuals, according to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue. Emergency responders, including over 25 rescue units and the U.S. Coast Guard, arrived at the scene around 12:48 p.m. and found multiple people requiring medical attention. The injured were transported to local hospitals; however, their conditions have not been disclosed. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission indicated that the explosion occurred on a charter boat, but the exact cause remains under investigation. An air-rescue unit was also deployed during the emergency response. Authorities have not confirmed whether an explosion definitively took place or provided specific details on what caused the injuries.