CLEARWATER, Fla. (WFLA) — One person has died and at least six people were seriously injured following a boat crash near the Memorial Causeway Bridge on Sunday.
In an alert from the city of Clearwater, the crash happened at 8:43 p.m. Clearwater police, along with Clearwater Fire & Rescue, responded to the scene just west of the bridge.
We are heartbroken for the person who lost their life, everyone who was hurt, and their families. We deeply appreciate the dedication of the first responders and others who rushed to help Sunday night. We are cooperating with the investigation. Safety is the top priority for PSTA and the Clearwater Ferry.
According to Clearwater police, the crash appears to be a hit-and-run on the water, caused by a boat that struck the Clearwater Ferry and fled the scene.
The fire department declared it a mass casualty incident because of the number of people involved and the severity of injuries. There were 45 people on board the ferry.
Police said that two people were airlifted by helicopter to nearby hospitals.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has taken over the crash investigation.
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Source: wfla
