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13 people hospitalized after boat crash in waters near Port Miami

MIAMI – Several people were injured in a boat crash that occurred on Sunday afternoon.

According to authorities, over 30 Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded after receiving reports of a boat collision near Fisherman’s Channel, which is not far from Port Miami.

Miami-Dade fire boats were joined by units from City of Miami Fire, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the U.S. Coast Guard at the scene.

Authorities said a total of 13 people were taken to a nearby hospital while other patents were treated and released at the scene.

There was no update on the severity of any of the injuries.

Officials have not released any details on the circumstances that led up to the crash.


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David Dwork joined the WPLG Local 10 News team in August 2019. Born and raised in Miami-Dade County, David has covered South Florida sports since 2007.

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