Authorities were responding after two airboats collided off Tamiami Trail in Collier County Friday.
More than a dozen people were hospitalized after two airboats collided off Tamiami Trail in Collier County Friday afternoon.
The incident happened around 3:15 p.m. south of U.S. 41 between the 74 and 75 mile markers, Collier County Sheriff's Office officials said.
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Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officials said one airboat was carrying 20 people and the other 13 people when they collided.
A total of 16 passengers were taken to local hospitals for treatment, FWC officials said.
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Multiple agencies responded, including Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue air rescue.
An investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing, officials said.
No other information was immediately known.
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