FWC: Longboat Key boat explosion sends 6 to the hospital

LONGBOAT KEY, Fla. - A Longboat Key boat explosion that sent six to the hospital is under investigation. 

According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the boat exploded just west of New Pass Bridge around 4:45 p.m.

Authorities say all six passengers on board the 24-foot Yellowfin have been accounted for and taken to an area hospital. 

The condition of the passengers has not been released.