Two children were killed and four others injured Monday after a barge struck a sailboat near Star Island, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the U.S. Coast Guard.
Children, counselor pulled from water
At approximately 11:30 a.m., Coast Guard Sector Miami received a report from Miami-Dade Fire Rescue of a collision between a sailboat and a barge near Hibiscus Island. Officials said six people—an adult female counselor and five children ranging in age from 8 to 12—entered the water. The sailboat sank following the impact.
Three victims were transported to Miami-Dade Marina and two were taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital, where they were later pronounced dead. One person remains unresponsive, according to the Coast Guard.
Massive multi-agency search effort
Florida Fish and Wildlife officials said their officers responded to the crash along with multiple agencies.
A collective dive and water rescue effort involved Miami Beach Fire Rescue, City of Miami Fire Rescue, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and law enforcement from both cities…