Duck boat in Boston
Several people were hurt Saturday when a duck boat sightseeing vehicle carrying tourists overturned in Cambridge, Massachusetts, according to state police.
The incident, involving a popular Boston-area tour attraction, left at least six people injured and drew a large emergency rescue response.
State police told News Agency the vessel rolled onto its side at a Cambridge boat ramp near the entrance to the Charles River. Authorities said no passengers ended up in the water.
The Cambridge Police Department said several injuries appeared to be minor, while two were described as “more serious.”
Images from the scene showed a heavy police presence after the duck boat overturned in the Boston area on Saturday. (WBZ)
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Cambridge fire officials said all people who had been on board the vehicle were accounted for.
State police said troopers, including members of the Marine Unit, responded along with Cambridge police and firefighters.
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The overturned duck boat appeared mangled following the crash. (WBZ)
It is not immediately clear what led to the crash.
The replica WWII amphibious vehicle is part of a fleet operated by Boston Duck Tours, a city mainstay that has conducted sightseeing tours of Boston’s historic and notable sites on land and sea for over three decades.
FILE – A Boston duck boat carrying tourists is seen in Boston, Mass. (Darlyne Murawski/Design Pics Editorial, File)
Since the incident happened directly at the entrance to the Charles River, Massachusetts State Police will lead the investigation.
The duck boats have been used several times in recent years to parade the region’s numerous championship teams through Boston, including the New England Patriots six times, the Boston Red Sox four times, the Boston Celtics twice, and the Boston Bruins in 2011.
Boston Duck Tours did not immediately respond to News Agency’s request for comment.
