At Least 13 Injured in ‘Possible Boat Explosion’ in Florida, Officials Say
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- At least 13 people were injured in a possible boat explosion near the Haulover Sandbar, about 10 miles north of Miami Beach, on Saturday.
- Emergency responders, including Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, and the U.S. Coast Guard, arrived around 12:50 p.m. and found multiple individuals with burns and other injuries.
- Eleven people were transported to hospitals, with Jackson Memorial Hospital treating 13 injured patients; four were in critical but stable condition, while others were in good condition, including two pediatric patients.
- The incident involved a single charter vessel in Biscayne Bay, but officials have not yet disclosed the cause of the explosion.
- The Haulover Sandbar is a popular weekend and holiday destination known for its shallow waters and recreational activities such as swimming, kayaking, and sunbathing.
