Boat Explosion Near Miami, 11 Hospitalized
A boat explosion occurred near Miami, Florida, resulting in at least 11 people being injured and hospitalized. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause, with a gas leak being cited as a potential factor by an individual on board.
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Central News Agency (CNA)
(Miami, CNA News on May 9th) – A boat explosion occurred today near Miami, Florida, local officials stated, with at least 11 people injured and hospitalized.
The Associated Press reported that according to preliminary information from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, a chartered boat exploded in Biscayne Bay, near Haulover Sandbar, causing injuries to passengers.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue issued a statement indicating that over 20 rescue units responded to the scene around 12:48 PM, discovering multiple injured individuals, and a total of 11 were transported to the hospital.
The latest condition of the injured has not yet been released by the relevant authorities.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission stated that an investigation into the incident has been launched.
The U.S. Coast Guard also participated in the emergency rescue operation.
Reuters reported that the official cause of the accident has not yet been announced. However, a person on board told the "Miami Herald" that the accident might be related to a gas leak. (Translation: Tsai Chia-min)
(Miami, CNA News on May 9th) – A boat explosion occurred today near Miami, Florida, local officials stated, with at least 11 people injured and hospitalized.
The Associated Press reported that according to preliminary information from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, a chartered boat exploded in Biscayne Bay, near Haulover Sandbar, causing injuries to passengers.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue issued a statement indicating that over 20 rescue units responded to the scene around 12:48 PM, discovering multiple injured individuals, and a total of 11 were transported to the hospital.
The latest condition of the injured has not yet been released by the relevant authorities.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission stated that an investigation into the incident has been launched.
The U.S. Coast Guard also participated in the emergency rescue operation.
Reuters reported that the official cause of the accident has not yet been announced. However, a person on board told the "Miami Herald" that the accident might be related to a gas leak. (Translation: Tsai Chia-min)