A ship erupted in flames close to Hart Island within the Bronx Saturday night time, with rescue crews working to drag almost two dozen victims from the Lengthy Island Sound, in line with regulation enforcement sources.
First responders rushed to the scene after the vessel caught hearth round 8:30 p.m. and despatched 21 folks into the water, sources informed The Submit.
Sources mentioned the hearth was attributable to an explosion on the boat.
Images shared on social media captured plumes of black smoke billowing into the night time sky close to the 131-acre islet, positioned on the western finish of the Sound.
It was not instantly clear how many individuals had been injured.
The NYPD’s Aviation and Harbor Items, together with hearth officers, are on scene, police mentioned.
The bridge to Metropolis Island is closed as ambulances transport victims to close by hospitals.
