CLEARWATER, Fla. — One person has died after a hit-and-run boat crash involving the Clearwater Ferry, public safety officials said Sunday night.

The crash occured near the Memorial Causeway bridge, and was declared a mass casualty incident by officials due to the amount of injuries.

Police say the boat that fled the scene has been identified by another law enforcement agency.

Along with @clearwaterfire, we’re working a boat crash off the Memorial Causeway bridge that has resulted in multiple injuries. It’s been declared a mass casualty incident by the fire department due to the number of injuries. All local hospitals have been notified. Multiple… pic.twitter.com/jsM2UJIfBA

— Clearwater Police Department (@myclearwaterPD) April 28, 2025

45 people were on board the ferry at the time of the crash and at least six people were initially declared as trauma alerts, police say.

Officials say the boat came to a rest on a sandbar and all passengers were removed.

The U.S. Coast Guard and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Convervation Commission are handling the crash investigation.

The ferry came to rest on a sandbar just south of the Memorial Causeway bridge. All patients and passengers have been removed from the boat. https://t.co/eSV1lRVPdq

— Clearwater Police Department (@myclearwaterPD) April 28, 2025

This is a breaking news story and will be updated.