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Charter boat explosion near Miami sandbar leaves 11 injured as officials investigate cause

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Published on 10 May 2026
Charter boat explosion near Miami sandbar leaves 11 injured as officials investigate cause

Investigators still don’t know what triggered the blast

A charter boat exploded in Biscayne Bay near Miami, prompting an emergency response from local services and the US Coast Guard. Eleven people were injured and taken to hospitals. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating the incident. Authorities have not yet identified the cause of the blast, leaving residents and officials waiting for answers.

  • Explosion occurred near a popular sandbar in Biscayne Bay
  • 11 injured passengers were taken to hospitals
  • US Coast Guard and local emergency services responded
  • Cause remains unknown as Florida regulators investigate
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