Nearly a dozen people, including two children, were hospitalized after a boat explosion and fire in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Memorial Day evening.
The explosion occurred near the New River Triangle around 5:45 p.m. and tossed passengers into the water.
Eleven people were hospitalized, with several suffering severe burns and transferred to a burn unit.
Witnesses reported a gas leak may have triggered the explosion, and good Samaritans helped rescue victims.
The U.S. Coast Guard, Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue, and other agencies are investigating the cause, NBC 6 Miami has reported.
A dog aboard the boat was rescued and unharmed.
Written by B.C. Begley
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