Afghanistan, May 10 -- At least 11 people were injured after a suspected boat explosion off the coast of Miami in the U.S. state of Florida, according to media reports on Sunday.

Reuters reported that the incident occurred near a popular tourist attraction along the Miami waterfront, prompting an emergency response from local rescue teams.

Florida authorities have not officially confirmed the cause of the blast, but one injured person told local media the explosion may have been triggered by a gas leak aboard the vessel.

Reuters said Florida Fire Rescue received reports of an explosion near the coastal area on Saturday afternoon local time and dispatched emergency crews to the scene.

Several victims suffered burns and other injuries and...