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Mass Casualty Incident Reported Following Airboat Crash in Ochopee, Florida
At least 16 people were hospitalized Friday afternoon after two airboats collided in Florida Everglades, investigators said.
A serious airboat crash involving multiple injuries has occurred near Wooten’s Everglades Airboat Tours, located at 32330 Tamiami Trail E in Ochopee, southern Collier County.
The incident, reported at approximately 3:08 PM, involved a collision between two airboats carrying passengers.
Authorities have declared a Level 2 Mass Casualty Incident due to the severity and scale of the situation.
Early reports indicate that up to 12 people were on board the vessels at the time of the crash.
At least two individuals are critically injured, and one person is reportedly trapped beneath one of the overturned airboats.
Emergency crews from multiple agencies are on the scene, working tirelessly to rescue the trapped individual and provide critical medical care to those injured.
Several air rescue helicopters have been requested to assist in transporting victims to area hospitals for advanced treatment.
The circumstances leading to the crash remain under investigation by local authorities. Residents and visitors are urged to avoid the area to allow emergency responders to operate efficiently.
Additional updates will be provided as information becomes available. Anyone with knowledge of the incident or its contributing factors is encouraged to contact local law enforcement.
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At least two killed, multiple trapped after explosion at Silver Lake Nursing Home in Bristol
BRISTOL, Pa. (Bucks County) — Emergency crews are responding to a major incident at the Silver Lake Nursing Home following a reported gas explosion that caused a partial building collapse.
The incident occurred at approximately 905 Tower Road, where a second alarm and a Level 2 Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) response were requested as conditions escalated.
First-arriving units reported significant structural damage to the facility, prompting an immediate search-and-rescue operation for residents and staff.
Authorities on scene indicated that approximately 15 patients were initially accounted for outside the building, while multiple others remain unaccounted for.
Rescue teams have reported numerous individuals trapped beneath debris on the second floor, as well as additional victims trapped in the basement area.
At least two fatalities has been reported in the basement, according to early emergency communications.
As the situation developed, a third alarm was transmitted, bringing in substantial mutual aid resources, including out-of-county fire, rescue, and emergency medical units. A medical helicopter has been placed on standby in anticipation of critical patient transport.
Emergency personnel continue to conduct systematic searches of the damaged structure while assessing stability concerns and coordinating patient triage.
The extent of injuries and the total number of victims have not yet been confirmed.
Road closures are in effect in the surrounding area as emergency operations continue. Officials have advised the public to avoid the scene to allow responders unobstructed access.
This remains a rapidly evolving situation.
Authorities are expected to release additional information as more details are confirmed.