A tugboat captain has been charged in connection with a July 28 boat collision near Miami Beach that resulted in the deaths of three children from a sailing camp.

The incident occurred when a barge being pushed by a tugboat struck a sailboat carrying camp participants. Six people were thrown into the water during the collision, according to authorities.

Three children from the sailing camp died as a result of the crash. A camp counselor was among those thrown into the water during the incident.

The tugboat captain now faces criminal charges related to the collision, though specific details of the charges have not been disclosed. The incident has prompted an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.

Officials expressed condolences to the affected families following the tragedy. The sailing camp activity was taking place in waters near Miami Beach when the fatal collision occurred.