Washington: A boat with 13 people on board exploded in the US state of Florida, there are casualties, the US Coast Guard reported on Tuesday.
“Reportedly, a vessel exploded around 5:45 pm w/ 13 ppl aboard, Mon. near the New River Triangle, Ft. Lauderdale. Multiple injuries reported,” the US Coast Guard Southeast said on X.
It is noted that the victims were hospitalized, and an investigation into the incident is currently underway.
Fort Lauderdale is a resort city near Miami. Monday is a federal holiday in the United States in observance of Memorial Day.
UNI SPUTNIK
