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Fifteen people rushed to hospital after ‘boat explosion’ in Miami

At least 15 people, including a minor, were taken to the hospital after a boat reportedly exploded at a Miami beach on Saturday. 

The Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to a call about a potential boat explosion at Haulover Beach on Saturday around 1pm. 

The explosion reportedly happened near the sand bar, the Miami Herald reported. 

Upon arrival, firefighters escalated the call to a Level 2 Mass Casualty Incident and more than 25 units responded to the call, CBS News reported. 

It is unknown if there are any fatalities or what may have caused the potential explosion. 

Dispatch audio said there were multiple burn victims, with some being found in the water, the Miami Herald said. 

Lifeboats and an air unit is being used by authorities.  

Emergency personnel are still at the scene. Authorities have not confirmed if a boat exploded. 

At least 15 people were taken to the hospital after a boat reportedly exploded at a Haulover Beach on Saturday (pictured: stock image)

At least 15 people were taken to the hospital after a boat reportedly exploded at a Haulover Beach on Saturday (pictured: stock image) 

Haulover Beach is a popular nudist destination

Haulover Beach is a popular nudist destination 

The beach is best known for being a nudist beach. It one of the top 10 nudist beaches in the world. 

The sandbar often hosts parties on the weekends. The sandbar is accessible during low tide. 

The beach is located in North Miami and is a half-mile long. Hundreds of tourists and locals hit up the beach during the warmer months. 

This is a developing story, please check back for updates.  

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