Suspected boat explosion injures 11 in Miami
Officials are investigating what caused the explosion at a popular marina in southern Florida.
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"I just saw a lot of them with burns all over them, and I said that it's a hot fire."
— Patrick Lee , Other
"When we looked back out, we saw three people flying off the boat in a puff of smoke."
— Patrick Lee , Other
"A boat exploded during startup, likely because of a gas leak, and it was the 'scariest moment' of his life."
— Leo , Other
"When we looked back out, we saw three people flying off the boat and a puff of smoke."
— Patrick Lee , Other
"Injuries were from burn injuries to some traumatic injuries as well."
— Juan Arias , Other
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Officials are investigating what caused the explosion at a popular marina in southern Florida.
A suspected boat explosion at Haulover Sandbar in Miami resulted in at least 11 people being hospitalized, some with burns and traumatic injuries. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating the cause of the incident.
A charter boat exploded near Haulover Sandbar in Biscayne Bay, Miami, injuring 11 people who were transported to local hospitals. The cause of the explosion is under investigation by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the U.S. Coast Guard.
Eleven people were hospitalized after a possible boat explosion at Haulover Sandbar in Miami Beach. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to the incident, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating the cause.
A possible boat explosion at Haulover Sandbar near North Miami sent 11 people to the hospital. Witnesses reported seeing people thrown off the boat and a puff of smoke. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating the incident.
At least 11 people were injured in a 'possible vessel explosion' near Haulover Sandbar in Miami Beach. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and other agencies responded to the incident.
A suspected boat explosion at Haulover Sandbar in Miami left 11 people injured. Authorities are investigating the cause, and rescue teams attended to the victims.
Eleven people sustained injuries following a suspected boat explosion at Haulover Sandbar in North Miami Beach. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded, and the victims were transported to local hospitals.
A charter boat exploded near Haulover Sandbar in Biscayne Bay, Miami, injuring 11 people who were transported to local hospitals. The cause of the explosion is under investigation by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the U.S. Coast Guard.
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