A tragic incident unfolded in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where a boat explosion at a marina has resulted in one fatality and five individuals hospitalized with injuries.
This unfortunate event took place Monday evening at Lauderdale Marina, as reported by local fire rescue authorities on social media.
Emergency responders swiftly transported five injured individuals to nearby hospitals for treatment, with three of them suffering from severe traumatic injuries, according to officials.
After a thorough search operation, a sixth individual was discovered deceased in the water a few hours following the explosion by the Broward Sheriff’s Office.
At this time, fire rescue officials have stated that the cause of the explosion remains unknown, and investigations are ongoing to determine the circumstances surrounding this devastating incident.