Boat Explosion In San Pedro Leaves Captain With First Degree Burns

A boat belonging to island divers on Ambergris Caye exploded this morning shortly after it had left the gas station. It had no passengers and the captain of the boat reportedly jumped out following the explosion, which occurred in front of Tackle Box. While it was initially reported that he did not sustain any injuries, we later learnt that he received first degree burns to his face and foot and is being treated at the polyclinic in San Pedro. tackle box. The boat - which was in flames - kept going until it crashed into a dock near Babylon Beach. According to one person who rendered assistance to the captain, the explosion may have been caused due to a leaky fuel tank and an ignition from a battery on the boat.