Possible boat explosion sends over a dozen people to the hospital: Fire officials
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Possible boat explosion in Miami sends over a dozen people to the hospital: Fire officials First responders raced to Haulover Sandbar on Saturday afternoon. May 9, 2026, 3:16 PM Over a dozen people were rushed to a hospital following a possible boat explosion off the waters of Miami Saturday afternoon, fire officials said. First responders rushed to Haulover Sandbar following calls of an explosion around 12:48 p.m., according to Miami-Dade Fire and Rescue.
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ABC News Top Stories
https://abcnews.com/US/boat-explosion-miami-sends-dozen-people-hospital-fire/story?id=132815455
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Investing.com News
https://www.investing.com/news/world-news/at-least-11-in-miami-area-injured-by-possible-boat-explosion-officials-say-4674734
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Fox News Latest Headlines
https://www.foxnews.com/us/nearly-dozen-injured-possible-boat-explosion-popular-florida-tourist-destination
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The Guardian (World)
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/09/miami-fl-boat-explosion