At least 11 people ended up in hospital after a boat suddenly exploded near the popular party area Haulover Sandbar near Miami. Authorities are still investigating the cause.
At least 11 people were hospitalized on Saturday after a suspected explosion on a boat near the American city of Miami. The cause is still unknown, TASR reports, according to AP and NBC News reports.
- At least eleven people were hospitalized after a suspected explosion on a ship near Miami.
- The explosion occurred near the Haulover Sandbar, a popular shallow area known for wild parties.
- Shortly after half past one, twenty-five fire departments responded to the scene of the incident.
- Witnesses said the ship was engulfed in flames extremely quickly after the explosion.
- NBC News reports that up to fifteen injured people may be in hospitals.
The Miami-Dade County Fire Department said shortly after 12:30 p.m. local time (6:30 p.m. CEST) 25 units responded to reports of a possible vessel explosion near Haulover Sandbar, a shallow boating area known for partying.
Flames after the explosion
The American station CBS News reports that according to witnesses, the ship was quickly engulfed in flames after the explosion.
After arriving at the scene of the incident, rescuers discovered several injured persons, while 11 people were transported to nearby hospitals. Their state of health is still unknown. NBC News says up to 15 people are in hospitals after this suspected explosion.
Ongoing investigation
The incident is currently under investigation.
