Duck boat in Boston
Several individuals were injured on Saturday when a duck boat, carrying a number of tourists, overturned in Cambridge, Massachusetts, as reported by state police.
The duck boat accident occurred at a well-frequented tourist site in Boston, Massachusetts, and resulted in injuries to at least six people. The incident triggered a significant emergency response from rescue teams.
The vehicle toppled onto its side at a boat ramp in Cambridge, near the entry to the Charles River, state police informed News Media. Fortunately, none of the passengers ended up in the water, according to police statements.
The Cambridge Police Department reported that most of the injuries were minor, although two were described as “more serious” in nature.
Photographs captured a large-scale police involvement in response to the duck boat overturning incident in Boston on Saturday. (WBZ)
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Everyone aboard the vessel has been accounted for, according to Cambridge fire officials.
State police confirmed its troopers and the Marine Unit responded to the scene, alongside the Cambridge police and fire departments.
The overturned duck boat appeared mangled following the crash. (WBZ)
Boston Duck Tours told News Media that while being towed on its boat ramp, the vehicle rolled onto its side when the tow-rope broke.
“As a precaution, we have suspended operations for the remainder of the day,” the company wrote in a statement. “We are working with Massachusetts State Police and the U.S. Coast Guard to review the incident.”
Since the incident happened directly at the entrance to the Charles River, Massachusetts State Police will lead the investigation.
FILE – A Boston duck boat carrying tourists is seen in Boston, Mass. (Darlyne Murawski/Design Pics Editorial, File)
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.
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.