One dead after boat crash in Florida

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One person has died and multiple others were seriously injured after a boat crash in the city of Clearwater, Florida, police have said.

The Clearwater Ferry, which had more than 40 people on board, was struck by a boat which then left the scene.

The fire department declared a mass casualty event because of the "number and severity of injuries". Two of the injured were transported to hospital via helicopter.

Police responded at 20:43 local time on Sunday (00:43 GMT on Monday).

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will handle the crash investigation, assisted by the Coast Guard.