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CBS News
27-05-2025
- General
- CBS News
Several people, including children, still hospitalized after Fort Lauderdale boat explosion, authorities say
Seven adults and two young children remain hospitalized Tuesday after a fiery boat explosion near a popular Fort Lauderdale sandbar on Memorial Day that injured 11 people, according to authorities and hospital officials. Florida wildlife officials said 15 people were on board the vessel when it suddenly exploded on the water just before 6 p.m. Monday. Video of the blast, captured by a nearby boat captain, showed flames erupting from the vessel as passengers were thrown into the water. Authorities said the explosion likely stemmed from a gasoline leak that ignited during refueling. Of the 11 people injured, 10 were taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital's burn center in Miami. One man has since been discharged. Hospital staff said the remaining patients — seven adults and two children, ages 5 and 7 — are in good and fair condition, respectively. Several of the victims suffered serious burns, including third-degree injuries. "We tried to fuel up the boat, and it must've been a gas leak," said Antonio Rivera, one of the victims, who is also the father of the two injured boys. "A spark went off and [there was] an explosion. My wife and my kids — they'll be okay. There's nothing permanent, but they did get burned." Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue confirmed that a dog on board the boat was rescued and is in good health. Multiple agencies, including the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue, and the U.S. Coast Guard, are investigating the cause of the explosion. Witnesses said similar incidents involving gasoline fumes have occurred at the same fueling dock in the past year. Despite the severity of the burns, hospital officials say all patients are expected to recover.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
11 People, Including 2 Children, Injured After Reported Boat Explosion on Memorial Day
Nearly a dozen people were injured during a Memorial Day boat explosion in Florida The incident happened at the Lauderdale Yacht Club while the vessel was anchored near a sandbar The scene and investigation remains activeNearly a dozen people have been hospitalized following a Memorial Day boat explosion in Florida. A vessel carrying 13 people exploded around 5:45 p.m. local time near the New River Triangle, Fort Lauderdale, the Southeast division of the U.S. Coast Guard confirmed on X Monday, May 26. According to the agency, 'multiple injuries' were reported as rescue teams 'transferred the 13 ppl to EMS.' Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue spokesman Frank Guzman told the Miami Herald that 13 people were on the boat. Eleven people were injured, including two children, Guzman said. The incident happened at the Lauderdale Yacht Club at the 1700 block of 12th Street, WSVN reported. At least 10 individuals were taken to Broward Health Medical Center before being transferred to Jackson Memorial Hospital's burn unit for serious injuries and burns, WSVN reported, citing Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue officials. As of 10 p.m., eight people are in good condition, while the children are in fair condition, hospital staff told WSVN. The children are ages 5 and 7. The exact condition of the people rescued is unknown at this time. A dog was also saved. 'Good Samaritans came over right away and started to rescue them. We transported 11 people to Broward Health Medical Center, two of them were children. We also rescued a dog that was on the boat and the dog is OK,' Guzman told WSVN. One witness, Christopher Blackwood, told the outlet he heard a "loud explosion" while he was fishing nearby. "When I looked at the boat, I saw the gas vapor, went into the air. I saw people jump into the water,' Blackwood said. 'Something inside exploded. You just got to be safe, you got to know what you're doing.' WPLG reported that the boat had been anchored at a sandbar. Video posted to the USCG's X account showed the rescue efforts underway as boats from different agencies rushed to the scene, lights flashing as they alerted others to clear the way. 'Salvage is being arranged,' the tweet said, adding that the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission would reportedly be leading the investigation. A spokesperson for the FWC could not immediately be reached by PEOPLE for comment. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. 'It's too soon to know how this happened," Guzman told WSNV. "We have a fire investigator on scene as well and once we know more, we can share that." The situation remains under investigation. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Yahoo
Boat explodes at Fort Lauderdale sandbar, injuring nine adults and two children
A boat exploded at a sandbar in Fort Lauderdale's Intracoastal Waterway on Memorial Day, severely injuring nine adults and two children, officials said Monday night. The explosion happened at about 5:45 p.m., May 26, at a sandbar off the Lauderdale Yacht Club at 1725 SE 12th St., just south of where the New River and the Intracoastal meet, according to Frank Guzman, public information officer for Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue. The area is popular because the shallow water at the sandbar allows boaters to anchor their vessels at low tide and wade into the water. Low tide Monday came at about 3:30 p.m. in the Intracoastal. The explosion threw everybody on the boat into the water. Nearby boaters helped rescue victims until first responders arrived, Guzman said. All 11 people were taken from the scene to Broward Health Medical Center, and were being transported by ambulance to the Miami Burn Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami on Monday evening. Guzman could not provide the size or type of boat that exploded, but said the incident was under investigation by the Fort Lauderdale Police, the U.S. Coast Guard and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. This is a developing story. Check back later for more information. Sign up for breaking news emails here.
CBS News
13-05-2025
- CBS News
Bullet-riddled SUV on I-95 connected to Little Haiti shooting that injured 2, police say
Teen found near I-95 may have been injured in Little Haiti shooting Teen found near I-95 may have been injured in Little Haiti shooting Teen found near I-95 may have been injured in Little Haiti shooting A connection has been made between a bullet-ridden SUV found on the side of I-95 on Monday afternoon and a shooting in Little Haiti in which two people were injured, according to police. Around 2 p.m., investigators said there was dispute between two groups of people at NW 56 Street and NW 3 Avenue that resulted in shots being fired by both sides. As a result two people, one from each group, were struck by gunfire according to police. An SUV was riddled with bullets as it sped away from the scene. It ultimately became disabled on I-95. A 16-year-old who was injured in the shooting was found a short distance away and taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital. The other person shot, a 20-year-old man, was taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital by a family member. Both were listed as stable and the police said they are expected to be okay. No arrests have been made at this point, according to police.
CBS News
12-05-2025
- CBS News
2 men shot in Miami, detectives investigate possible link, police say
Two men were shot in separate incidents Monday afternoon in Miami, with police investigating whether the cases are connected, Miami Police Department spokesperson Kiara Delva said. The shootings, reported within hours of each other, sent both victims to Jackson Memorial Hospital. First shooting reported At approximately 2 p.m., Miami Police officers rushed to Northwest 2nd Avenue and 56th Street after reports of a shooting, Delva said. They found a man with an apparent gunshot wound, alert and conscious, who was quickly transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital for treatment. Second victim arrives at hospital Shortly after, a second man, shot in the leg, was dropped off at Jackson Memorial Hospital by an unidentified individual, according to Delva. Details about where this shooting occurred remain unclear. Detectives are conducting interviews and gathering evidence to determine if the two incidents are related, Delva said. No further details were available, but police promised updates as the investigation progresses. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Miami Police Department.
