Possible boat explosion in Miami sends over a dozen people to the hospital: Fire officials

First responders raced to Haulover Sandbar on Saturday afternoon.

By Victoria Arancio and Ivan Pereira

May 9, 2026, 1:16 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.

They found multiple victims, 15 of whom were immediately transported to the hospital, fire officials said.

Their conditions were not immediately revealed. 

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