Possible Boat Explosion Injures 11 At Florida's Haulover Sandbar
Around 12:55 p.m. Saturday, May 9, 2026, a possible boat explosion at Haulover Sandbar in North Miami Beach injured 11 people, who were taken to area hospitals, officials said.[1]
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said the victims suffered burns and other minor injuries and were transported to nearby hospitals.[1] More than 25 units, including Fireboat 21, ocean rescue teams and state and federal partner agencies, responded to the scene.[1] Officials warned that they have not yet confirmed the cause or whether a boat explosion definitively occurred.[1]
Haulover Sandbar is a popular anchoring and gathering spot for weekend boaters and swimmers off North Miami Beach. Investigators remained on scene and said the cause of the incident is under investigation.[1]
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- Incident occurred around 12:55 p.m. local on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Haulover Sandbar in North Miami Beach, Florida
- Miami-Dade Fire Rescue transported 11 victims to area hospitals, with burns and minor injuries reported
- More than 25 units, including Fireboat 21, ocean rescue teams, and state and federal partner agencies, responded
- Officials have not yet confirmed the cause or whether a boat explosion definitively occurred
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