15 hospitalized after possible boat explosion near Miami Beach

U.S. news15 hospitalized after possible boat explosion near Miami BeachMiami-Dade Fire Rescue said it responded to reports of a possible vessel explosion on Saturday afternoon near the Haulover Sandbar, a popular boating area known for parties. Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00ShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 9, 2026, 3:47 PM EDTBy Marlene LenthangAt least 15 people were hospitalized Saturday following a possible boat explosion near North Miami Beach.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.Miami-Dade Fire Rescue reported that just after 12:30 p.m., 25 units — including ocean rescue teams and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission — responded to reports of a possible vessel explosion near the Haulover Sandbar.The Haulover Sandbar, west of Haulover Beach Marina, is a shallow boating area known for lively parties in North Miami Beach. Upon arrival, crews discovered multiple patients and, given the scale of injuries and resources required, escalated the incident to a Level 2 Mass Casualty event. In total, 15 patients were transported to area hospitals. Their conditions are not yet known.This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.ShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMarlene LenthangMarlene Lenthang is a breaking news reporter for NBC News Digital.