CLEARWATER — A boat crash near the Memorial Causeway Bridge in Clearwater, Florida, left several people injured Saturday in what authorities are calling a “mass casualty incident.”
Clearwater police said on X multiple trauma alerts were issued, and two of the most seriously injured victims were airlifted by helicopter.
Authorities did not immediately provide the number of those who were hurt.
“All local hospitals have been notified. Multiple trauma alerts have been called with helicopters transporting two of the more seriously injured,” the post said.
Along with @clearwaterfire, we’re working a boat crash off the Memorial Causeway bridge that has resulted in multiple injuries. It’s been declared a mass casualty incident by the fire department due to the number of injuries. All local hospitals have been notified. Multiple… pic.twitter.com/jsM2UJIfBA
— Clearwater Police Department (@myclearwaterPD) April 28, 2025
Videos on social media showed several first responders rushing to the scene with lights flashing.
Drivers are being urged to avoid the Memorial Causeway as emergency crews remain on the scene.
Source: NBC Los Angeles