One was dead, and the others escaped from the scene after being injured on Sunday after plunging into a ferry at Memorial Causeway Bridge, Florida.
The Clearwater Police Department, posted to multiple injured X, has been treated. The crash was declared a “major casualty incident” by the Clearwater Fire and Rescue Bureau due to the number of injuries, but was later estimated to be six people who needed first aid attention.
The two more seriously injured were taken to hospital by helicopter, the city of Clearwater said in a post on X.
Forty people boarded the attacked ship.
AP Report The ferry rested at the sandbar just south of Memorial Causeway Bridge, with all passengers removed along with the crew.
Police did not immediately provide information about the boat that fled the scene.
“All local hospitals have been notified. Multiple trauma alerts have been called and the helicopters are transporting two people who have been more seriously injured,” the Post said.
A video on social media showed several first responders rushing to the scene with the lights flashing.
The US Coast Guard and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission investigate fatal incidents.
Clearwater Ferry spokesman It was confirmed to The NBC News vessel was in an accident on Sunday and refused to provide further information, citing an ongoing investigation.
The boat that fled the scene has been identified by another law enforcement agency, and Reuters is currently under investigation Report.
Clearwater is approximately 23 miles northwest of St. Petersburg.
