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9 Injured In Boat Collision Off Anna Maria Island: Report

Nine people, six of whom were minors, were taken to the hospital, WWSB reported.

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Anna Maria Island is a 7-mile-long stretch of island sitting in the Gulf of Mexico. It is home to three cities – Bradenton Beach to the south, Holmes Beach in the center, and Anna Maria to the north.
Anna Maria Island is a 7-mile-long stretch of island sitting in the Gulf of Mexico. It is home to three cities – Bradenton Beach to the south, Holmes Beach in the center, and Anna Maria to the north. (Google Maps)

BRADENTON, FL — Six people are injured after two boats collided off of Anna Maria Island Sunday afternoon, West Manatee officials told WWSB.

Nine people, six of whom were minors, were taken to the hospital, the outlet reported.

Read the full report at WWSB.

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