Boat Collides with Ferry Near Clearwater’s Memorial Causeway Bridge
Dozens were injured after a devastating collision between a boat and a ferry near Clearwater’s Memorial Causeway Bridge on Sunday, April 27.
Witnesses described a “chaotic scene” as “numerous helicopters and ambulances rushed victims to nearby hospitals.”
Emergency crews remain at the site, and authorities are still investigating the cause of the crash.
The incident is now considered “the region’s largest maritime accident,” raising concerns about local waterway safety and emergency preparedness.
Officials have asked residents to “avoid the area to allow first responders to work without obstruction.”