Overview

• A barge struck a recreational sailboat near Star Island in Miami Beach on Monday morning, causing the vessel to sink within minutes.
• Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and Miami Beach Fire Rescue deployed divers who recovered an adult female and five juveniles from the water.
• At least one child received CPR on scene while three others were reported in critical condition and one in stable condition.
• All six victims were transported to a nearby hospital but officials have not provided further updates on their medical status.
• The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is leading an investigation into the circumstances of the collision.