At least 11 people were injured in a boat explosion in Miami.

A boat with passengers exploded in Miami, injuring at least 11 people. This was reported on May 9 by the New York Post newspaper, citing sources.

"In the waters of South Florida, a terrible explosion occurred on a boat, as a result of which 11 people, including a child, were hospitalized with severe burns and other injuries," the publication says.

It is specified that after the explosion, rescuers on boats took the victims to the fuel berths, after which they were sent to the hospital. According to the fire department, the explosion occurred in the fuel compartment of the vessel.

Fox 8 TV channel reported a day earlier that a powerful explosion and a large fire occurred at the Chalmette Refining refinery of PBF Energy, located in Chalmette, Louisiana. Representatives of the company explained that the cotton was heard in the area of one of the work units.