Possible boat explosion at North Miami Beach sandbar injures 11 people
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Key Points:
- Nearly a dozen people were injured in a possible boat explosion at Haulover Sandbar, a popular tourist spot in North Miami Beach, Florida, with 11 victims hospitalized.
- Miami-Dade Fire Rescue deployed over 25 units to the scene, including Fireboat 21 and Ocean Rescue teams, alongside the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the U.S. Coast Guard.
- The exact cause of the incident and the victims' conditions remain unknown as of 5 p.m., and officials have not confirmed if an explosion occurred.
- Fire officials emphasized the importance of boating safety, urging boaters to have working fire extinguishers, perform safety checks, and ensure vessels are hazard-free.
- The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office and FBI Miami have not provided additional information regarding the incident.
