Boat explodes at Fort Lauderdale sandbar, injuring nine adults and two children

Nearly a dozen people, including two children, were hospitalized after a boat explosion and fire in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Memorial Day evening.

The explosion occurred near the New River Triangle around 5:45 p.m. and tossed passengers into the water.

Eleven people were hospitalized, with several suffering severe burns and transferred to a burn unit.
Witnesses reported a gas leak may have triggered the explosion, and good Samaritans helped rescue victims.

The U.S. Coast Guard, Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue, and other agencies are investigating the cause, NBC 6 Miami has reported.

A dog aboard the boat was rescued and unharmed.

read more: https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/fort-lauderdale-boat-fire-multiple-injured/3622985/

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