Florida, United States – Web Desk: At least 11 people were injured after a reported explosion aboard a tourist boat near a coastal area in the US state of Florida, triggering panic among passengers and prompting a major emergency response.
According to the Miami Fire Department, authorities received reports of a possible boat explosion near the Haulover Sandbar at approximately 12:48 p.m. on Saturday. Rescue teams were immediately dispatched to the scene.
The US Coast Guard and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission also joined the rescue operation as emergency crews worked to assist passengers and secure the area.
Officials said all 11 injured individuals were transported to nearby hospitals for medical treatment. Authorities have not yet confirmed the exact cause of the explosion.
However, a passenger speaking to local media claimed the blast may have been caused by a gas leak on the vessel.
The incident remains under investigation as authorities continue examining the circumstances surrounding the explosion.
