Boat Accident near North Miami

May 9, 2026, 22:18
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Introduction

A boat had an accident near North Miami on Saturday. Many people went to the hospital.

Main Body

The accident happened at 12:50 p.m. Many rescue teams arrived. They used boats and helicopters to help people. Between 11 and 15 people had injuries. Some people had burns on their skin. One child was also hurt. Police do not know the cause yet. One captain says gas leaked from the engine. Now, the police are checking the boat.

Conclusion

Doctors are helping the injured people. Police are still looking for the cause.

Learning

πŸ•’ The 'Right Now' vs 'Then' Switch

Look at how the story changes time. This is the secret to A2 English: moving between what already happened and what is happening now.

The Past (Done)

  • Had an accident
  • Happened at 12:50
  • Arrived
  • Used

The Present (Still going on)

  • Police are checking
  • Doctors are helping
  • Police are looking

The Pattern Past Action β†’\rightarrow Simple Word (usually ends in -ed) Right Now β†’\rightarrow am/is/are + word ending in -ing

πŸ’‘ Quick Vocabulary Map

  • Injuries β†’\rightarrow hurt body
  • Cause β†’\rightarrow why it happened
  • Leaked β†’\rightarrow liquid coming out of a hole

Vocabulary Learning

accident
An unexpected event that causes damage or injury
Example:The car accident happened on the highway.
rescue
To save someone from danger
Example:The rescue team helped the hikers.
helicopter
A type of aircraft that can hover
Example:The helicopter flew over the city.
injuries
Physical harm or damage
Example:He had minor injuries after falling.
burns
Damage caused by heat
Example:She had burns on her arm from the stove.
engine
A machine that produces power
Example:The car engine is running.
police
Law enforcement officers
Example:The police investigated the crime.
captain
The person in charge of a ship
Example:The captain gave orders.
gas
A substance that can be inhaled or used as fuel
Example:Gas leaks can be dangerous.
hospital
A place where sick or injured people are treated
Example:She was taken to the hospital.