Duck boat overturns at Boston tourist attraction injuring at least 6 people
Key Points:
- A duck boat overturned Saturday at a Cambridge boat ramp near the Charles River entrance in Boston, injuring at least six people, with two sustaining more serious injuries.
- None of the passengers fell into the water, and all individuals aboard have been accounted for, according to Cambridge fire officials.
- The incident occurred when the boat, being towed on the ramp, rolled onto its side after the tow-rope broke, leading Boston Duck Tours to suspend operations for the day.
- Massachusetts State Police are leading the investigation, with support from the U.S. Coast Guard, Cambridge police, and fire departments.
- The duck boat is part of Boston Duck Tours' fleet, which has offered historic sightseeing tours for over 30 years and is known for transporting championship teams during parades.