15 hospitalized after possible boat explosion near Miami Beach

At least 15 people were hospitalized Saturday following a possible boat explosion near North Miami Beach

At least 15 people were hospitalized Saturday following a possible boat explosion near North Miami Beach.

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Miami-Dade Fire Rescue reported that just after 12:30 p.m., 25 units — including ocean rescue teams and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission — responded to reports of a possible vessel explosion near the Haulover Sandbar.

The Haulover Sandbar, west of Haulover Beach Marina, is a shallow boating area known for lively parties in North Miami Beach.