On 06/11/2023 V1 (31’ Sea Ray) was heading east in the Gandy Channel near the Gandy Boat Ramp when an explosion occurred suddenly at about 1915 hours. Two passengers on V1 suffered burns to their legs and hands. Both subjects were transported to Tampa General Hospital for treatment. 
Pre-Accident

On 06/11/2023 V1 (31’ Sea Ray) entered the idle speed zone at the Gandy Channel near the Gandy Boat Ramp and began to travel east towards the ramp. Two people were both sitting on the back seats of V1 as the vessel was in motion. Unknown number of passengers were onboard V1 at the time of the accident. 


Accident

At approximately 1900 hrs, an explosion suddenly occurred on V1. As a result of the explosion VICTIM1 and VICTIM2 suffered burns to their hands and legs. The explosion caused damage to the back seating area of V1 as flames began to burn on the outer deck area of the vessel. V1 was equipped with a self-extinguishing fire system that was able to extinguish the flames before it spread further. None of the other passengers onboard V1 were injured at the time of the accident. (See attachments)


Post-Accident

A good Samaritan brought VICTIM1 and VICTIM2 to Gandy Boat Ramp where they were turned over to EMS and transported to Tampa General Hospital with burns to their hands and legs. The good Samaritan also towed the vessel and other passengers back to Gandy Boat Ramp. Tampa Police Department arrived on scene first and allowed the other passengers and operator to leave the scene. 

Victim2 suffered second degree burns to the back of both his lower legs (calf) and second degree burns to both his upper legs (hamstring). He also received second degree burns to his left hand. He was transported to Tampa General Hospital via ambulance as a trauma alert. While at the hospital he received a CT scan and the results of that came back negative for any other injuries. The doctor in the trauma center stated that he will be treated and released for his injuries. The injuries he suffered are non-life threatening per the medical staff at Tampa General Hospital. 

Victim1 suffered minor burns to both his lower legs (shins) as a result of the boating accident. He was transported to Tampa General Hospital via ambulance where he was treated for his injuries. The medical staff at the hospital stated that he will be treated and released. The injuries he suffered are non-life threatening per the medical staff.

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