A possible boat explosion in Miami, Florida has left multiple people hospitalized and triggered a massive emergency response and ongoing investigation, CBS News and ABC News report.
ABC News reported that first responders were called to the area around 12:48 p.m. on May 9 after reports of an explosion off the coast of Miami’s Haulover Sandbar. When crews arrived, they found multiple victims and 15 people were immediately transported to area hospitals for treatment. Their conditions were not immediately lifted.
Details regarding the cause of the reported explosion have not been released, and authorities have not provided further information on the condition of the injured. Investigation is ongoing.
USA TODAY has reached out to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue for comment.
This story is developing.
Reporter Anthony Thompson can be reached at ajthompson@usatodayco.com or on Twitter @athompsonUSAT.
