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- At least 6 people injured after Boston duck boat overturns near entrance to popular tourist attraction (foxnews.com)
A duck boat capsized on Saturday at a well-known tourist spot in Boston, Massachusetts, resulting in injuries to at least six individuals and triggering a substantial emergency response.
The incident occurred near a Cambridge boat ramp at the entrance to the Charles River, where the vessel tipped onto its side, according to state police. Authorities confirmed that none of the passengers ended up in the water.
The Cambridge Police Department reported that while several injuries were minor, two people sustained more serious wounds. All passengers have been accounted for, as confirmed by Cambridge fire officials.
Responding to the accident were state police troopers, the Marine Unit, and local Cambridge police and fire departments. Photographs from the scene showed a significant police presence and the overturned duck boat, which appeared damaged following the mishap.
Boston Duck Tours, the company operating the amphibious vehicle, stated that the boat rolled over while being towed on the boat ramp after the tow rope snapped. The company has suspended operations for the remainder of the day and is cooperating with Massachusetts State Police and the U.S. Coast Guard in reviewing the incident.
Given the location of the accident at the Charles River entrance, the Massachusetts State Police will lead the investigation.
These replica World War II amphibious vehicles have been a staple of Boston Duck Tours for more than 30 years, providing visitors with combined land and water sightseeing experiences of Boston’s historic landmarks. The duck boats are also famously used for celebratory parades honoring local championship teams such as the New England Patriots, Boston Red Sox, Boston Celtics, and Boston Bruins.