The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said "there was definitely a point where both those boats were fully entangled."

Authorities say a private boat slammed into the back of a crowded ferry in Clearwater, Florida, and left the scene before police arrived. At least one person was killed and 10 others injured.

By Kanishka Singh (Reuters) -One person was killed and several injured after a ferry carrying 45 passengers in Clearwater, Florida was struck by a boat which then fled the scene, local officials said.