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