First responders raced to Haulover Sandbar on Saturday afternoon.
Several people were rushed to a hospital following a possible boat explosion off the waters of Miami Saturday afternoon, fire officials said. ABC Miami - PHOTO: On May 9, 2026, over 25 MDFR units, including Fireboat 21, Ocean Rescue units, alongside the FWC , responded to reports of a possible vessel explosion near the Haulover Sandbar , near Miami Beach , Fla.
First responders rushed to Haulover Sandbar following calls of an explosion around 12:48 p.m., according to Miami-Dade Fire and Rescue. ABC Miami - PHOTO: On May 9, 2026, over 25 MDFR units, including Fireboat 21, Ocean Rescue units, alongside the FWC, responded to reports of a possible vessel explosion near the Haulover Sandbar, near Miami Beach, Fla. They found multiple victims. Fire officials initially said 15 people were immediately transported to the hospital.
Later in the afternoon, fire officials said that 11 people were hospitalized. ABC Miami - PHOTO: On May 9, 2026, over 25 MDFR units, including Fireboat 21, Ocean Rescue units, alongside the FWC, responded to reports of a possible vessel explosion near the Haulover Sandbar, near Miami Beach, Fla. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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