Boat collision off Memorial Causeway Bridge in Florida

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One person dead and several injured after boat rams into ferry off Memorial Causeway Bridge in Florida, boat flees scene. Clearwater PD declares mass casualty incident, six people require first aid. Two seriously injured transported by helicopter. 40 people aboard ferry. U.S. Coast Guard and Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission to investigate. Boat that fled scene identified by law enforcement agency.

Key Points

  • One fatality and multiple injuries in boat collision
  • Mass casualty incident declared by Clearwater Fire & Rescue Department
  • 40 people aboard the stricken vessel
  • U.S. Coast Guard and Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission to investigate
  • Ongoing investigation with boat identified by law enforcement agency

Pros

  • Quick response from first responders
  • Investigation underway to identify the boat that fled the scene

Cons

  • One person dead and several others injured
  • Uncertainty surrounding the boat that fled the scene