One dead, five hurt in boat explosion at Fort Lauderdale marina: Reports
According to reports, three out of the five injured individuals were taken to the hospital with severe injuries.
One individual has died, and five others are injured following a boat explosion at a marina in Florida, as reported.
Around 6 p.m. on Monday, December 23, the fire rescue team received alerts regarding a boat explosion at Lauderdale Marina located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, a city approximately 30 miles north of Miami, according to Local 10 News and NBC Miami.
The fire escalated from one boat to another, resulting in a large blaze that was documented by onlookers and a nearby webcam, as reported by Local 10.
Five individuals were transported to the hospital, with three receiving treatment for serious injuries, as reported by NBC Miami.
One person was initially reported missing but was later discovered deceased after divers commenced their search in the water, according to the news sources.
YSL News reached out to the Fort Lauderdale Fire Department for further details.
What led to the fire?
The identities of the victims have not yet been disclosed, and the cause of the fire remains unknown.
This article will be updated as more information becomes available.
