Coverage dated April 27, 2025

Clearwater boat crash: 1 killed, several injured in crash involving Clearwater Ferry

Headline from FOX 13 Tampa

Several people were injured Sunday evening in a boat crash in Clearwater.

FOX 13 Tampa's own description from its feed. We collect headlines and these descriptions, not full articles; read the original reporting below.

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Newsweek
Florida ferry crash leaves one dead, several injured: what to know (opens Newsweek)
Published Apr 27, 2025
Newsweek's feed description
One person died and others were injured when a boat crashed into a ferry before fleeing the scene in Clearwater, Florida, on Sunday.
Charleston Gazette-Mail
Florida boat collision leaves 1 dead and at least 10 people injured (opens Charleston Gazette-Mail)
Published Apr 27, 2025
Charleston Gazette-Mail's feed description
One person has died and at least 10 people were injured in Florida when a recreational boat crashed into a ferry and then left the scene off the Memorial Causeway
FOX 13 Tampa
Clearwater boat crash: 1 killed, several injured in crash involving Clearwater Ferry (opens FOX 13 Tampa)
Published Apr 27, 2025
FOX 13 Tampa's feed description
Several people were injured Sunday evening in a boat crash in Clearwater.
KEYT Santa Barbara
1 dead and multiple injuries reported following boat hit-and-run near Florida bridge (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)
Published Apr 27, 2025
KEYT Santa Barbara's feed description
By Frances Lin Click here for updates on this story CLEARWATER, Florida (WFTS) -- The City of Clearwater said one person has died
ABC 7 Chicago
1 dead as Florida authorities declare a 'mass casualty' in boat crash near Clearwater bridge (opens ABC 7 Chicago)
Published Apr 27, 2025
ABC 7 Chicago's feed description
One person died in a mass casualty event after a boat crashed into Clearwater Ferry in Florida. The boat that struck the ferry fled the scene.
NBC News
1 dead, multiple injured after boat hits ferry in Florida (opens NBC News)
Published Apr 27, 2025
NBC News's feed description
One person is dead and multiple people are injured after a boat collided with a ferry in Clearwater, Florida, on Sunday night, officials said.
WSVN Miami
Clearwater boat collision leaves 1 dead and at least 10 people injured - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)
Published Apr 27, 2025
WSVN Miami's feed description
CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — A recreational boat crashed into a ferry transporting 45 people on the final day of a sand-sculpting festival in Florida, killing
The Guardian
One dead after boat crashes into ferry carrying more than 40 people in Florida (opens The Guardian)
Published Apr 27, 2025
The Guardian's feed description
Police declare ‘mass casualty incident’ due to the number of injuries, and say boat that caused accident fled the scene
Local News 8
1 person died and several others are injured after a boat ‘shattered the whole back’ of a ferry and fled the scene in Florida (opens Local News 8)
Published Apr 27, 2025
Local News 8's feed description
By Hanna Park and Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — A ferry ushering families from a popular sand sculpting competition in Florida was struck by a recreational boat Sunday evening in an apparent hit-and-run, killing one ferry passenger and injuring several others, police and witnesses said.
Latin Times
WATCH: Florida Fishing Boat Crashes Into Passenger Ferry in Fatal Hit-and-Run Collision (opens Latin Times)
Published Apr 27, 2025
Latin Times's feed description
A hit-and-run boat crash in Florida was declared a "mass casualty incident" after a ferry carrying families from a sand festival was hit by a speedboat.
Tampa Bay Times
1 dead, several hurt after hit-and-run boat crash into Clearwater Ferry (opens Tampa Bay Times)
Published Apr 27, 2025
Tampa Bay Times's feed description
Police say they found the driver of the boat, which they said left the scene of the “mass casualty” event.
MyNorthwest
Florida authorities declare a 'mass casualty' in boat crash near Clearwater bridge (opens MyNorthwest)
Published Apr 27, 2025
MyNorthwest's feed description
CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — Several people were injured Sunday when a boat crashed off the Memorial Causeway Bridge.
FOX 35 Orlando
Boat strikes Clearwater Ferry, leaves 1 dead, multiple hurt, police say (opens FOX 35 Orlando)
Published Apr 27, 2025
FOX 35 Orlando's feed description
A recreational boat crashed into a ferry near Clearwater, Florida, on Sunday, killing one person and injuring at least 10 others.
WHDH Boston
1 dead as Florida authorities declare a ‘mass casualty’ in boat crash near Clearwater bridge - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)
Published Apr 27, 2025
WHDH Boston's feed description
CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — One person has died and several were injured Sunday when a boat crashed into a ferry off the Memorial Causeway Bridge
NBC New York
At least one killed, several injured after boat hits Clearwater Ferry in Florida (opens NBC New York)
Published Apr 27, 2025
NBC New York's feed description
A boat crashed into the ferry near the Memorial Causeway Bridge and fled, authorities said.
WMUR
Florida authorities declare a 'mass casualty' in boat crash (opens WMUR)
Published Apr 27, 2025
WMUR's feed description
Several people were injured in Florida when a boat crashed off the Memorial Causeway Bridge
CNN
1 person died, 10 injured after a boat ‘shattered the whole back’ of a ferry in Florida (opens CNN)
Published Apr 27, 2025
CNN's feed description
A ferry ushering families from a popular sand sculpting competition in Florida was struck by a recreational boat Sunday evening in an apparent hit-and-run, killing one ferry passenger and injuring several others, police and witnesses said.
Breitbart News
One Dead, Others Injured in Florida ‘Mass Casualty’ Hit-and-Run Ferry Crash (opens Breitbart News)
Published Apr 27, 2025
Breitbart News's feed description
One person is dead and several others left injured after a boat rammed a ferry off the Memorial Causeway Bridge, Florida, on Sunday and then fled the scene.
NPR
Florida authorities declare a 'mass casualty' in deadly boat crash near Clearwater (opens NPR)
Published Apr 27, 2025
NPR's feed description
One person has died and several were injured Sunday when a boat crashed into a ferry off the Memorial Causeway Bridge and then fled the scene, authorities said.
CBS News
Florida ferry crash kills 1, injures several others (opens CBS News)
Published Apr 27, 2025
CBS News's feed description
A ferry carrying 45 people and a private boat carrying six people collided near Clearwater, Florida, killing one person and injuring several others.
UPI
1 dead, several injured after boat collides with Florida ferry (opens UPI)
Published Apr 27, 2025
UPI's feed description
At least one person was dead and several others were injured Sunday night when a boat collided with a ferry carrying more than 40 people, authorities said.
FOX 13 Tampa
Clearwater Ferry crash: Boat involved in deadly hit-and-run may have been located, authorities say (opens FOX 13 Tampa)
Published Apr 27, 2025
FOX 13 Tampa's feed description
A hit-and-run boat crash involving the Clearwater Ferry killed one person and sent 12 others to the hospital on Sunday night, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.
NBC 6 South Florida
1 dead, 12 hurt after boat crashes into ferry off Clearwater (opens NBC 6 South Florida)
Published Apr 27, 2025
NBC 6 South Florida's feed description
A boat crashed into a ferry transporting 45 people on the final day of a sand-sculpting festival in Florida, killing one person and injuring at least 12 others,...
Tampa Bay Times
Sunday updates: Clearwater Ferry crash with hit-and-run boater leaves 1 dead, multiple injured (opens Tampa Bay Times)
Published Apr 27, 2025
Tampa Bay Times's feed description
More than 40 people were on board the Clearwater Ferry when the crash occurred, police said.

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