At least 6 people injured after Boston duck boat overturns near entrance to popular tourist attraction
The boat tipped while being towed from the Charles River, and authorities said all 32 people aboard were accounted for.
- A Boston Duck Tours vehicle carrying 32 passengers overturned on a boat ramp at 10 Museum Way in Cambridge on Saturday afternoon, though Massachusetts State Police confirmed all occupants were accounted for.
- Boston Duck Tours Director of Marketing and Sales Tom Vigna stated the vehicle rolled onto its side when the tow rope broke while exiting the Charles River.
- Witness Gwyn Svec described the scene, explaining that "No seat belts on that thing, so everyone kind of tumbled onto each other" after the 11 injured included one with serious injuries.
- Following the accident, Boston Duck Tours suspended operations for the remainder of the day and is working with Massachusetts State Police and the U.S. Coast Guard to review the incident.
- Nearby at the Lynch Family Skate Park, Max Halpern witnessed the fire department respond after hearing a "big crash" and reconsidered his plans to take a duck boat tour.
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Duck boat overturns in Cambridge, injuring 11 people
The amphibious tour vehicle flipped on Saturday while being towed from the Charles River after experiencing a mechanical issue on the water. The post Duck boat overturns in Cambridge, injuring 11 people appeared first on Boston.com.
At least 6 people injured after Boston duck boat overturns near entrance to popular tourist attraction
A duck boat overturned at a Cambridge boat ramp near the Charles River in Boston, injuring at least six people and prompting a major emergency rescue response Saturday.
Duck Boat tips over near Charles River, multiple injured
BOSTON, (WPRI) — 11 people are injured after a Duck Boat overturned near the Charles River Saturday afternoon. Officials in Cambridge say the Duck Boat had a mechanical issue and was being towed prior to the accident. As it went up a boat ramp, the boat tipped on its side. According to State Police, Troopers [...]
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