Suspected boat explosion injures 11 in Miami

An explosion on a boat at Haulover Sandbar in Miami, Florida, injured 11 people. Emergency crews responded to the incident, and the injured were transported to local hospitals for treatment of burns and traumatic injuries. The cause of the explosion is currently under investigation by US authorities. Eyewitnesses described seeing people ejected from the boat and a rapid, intense fire. The US Coast Guard and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation also assisted in the response.

A suspected boat explosion at the Haulover Sandbar in Miami on Saturday afternoon sent at least 11 people to the hospital. The incident occurred around 12:45 pm on a charter boat carrying approximately 14 individuals. Some of the injured sustained burns and traumatic injuries. The cause of the explosion is currently unknown. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating the incident. The Haulover Sandbar is a popular destination for boaters, especially during spring break.