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Tourist duck boat capsizes in Boston, 6 injured, tours suspended
An amphibious vehicle carrying tourists capsized after a tow rope snapped while being pulled from the water at the entrance of the Charles River in Boston, USA. At least six people were injured, two of them classified as serious.
An amphibious vehicle carrying tourists capsized in Boston, Massachusetts on Saturday, injuring at least six people. The incident occurred near the entrance of the Charles River in Cambridge, as the vehicle was being pulled out of the water on a ramp.
Massachusetts State Police officials reported that the tow rope snapped, causing the vehicle to tip over. It was stated that none of the injured fell into the water.
The Cambridge Police Department announced that some injuries were minor, while two people were classified as being in "more serious" condition. Cambridge fire officials also confirmed that everyone in the vehicle was accounted for.
Massachusetts State Police, the Marine Unit, Cambridge police, and fire services were dispatched to the scene. Photos taken by eyewitnesses showed a heavy police presence in the area immediately after the accident.
An inspection after the accident revealed that the vehicle was damaged and severely warped from the impact of the capsize.
Company statement: "The rope snapped, the vehicle tipped over"
The tour company Boston Duck Tours stated that the vehicle tipped over after the tow rope broke while being pulled from the ramp. The company said, "As a precautionary measure, we have suspended our operations for the remainder of the day. We are working together with Massachusetts State Police and the U.S. Coast Guard to review the incident."
Since the accident occurred directly at the entrance to the Charles River, the investigation will be conducted by the Massachusetts State Police. U.S. Coast Guard teams are also supporting the investigation.
Boston's iconic duck boats
The "duck boats," replicas of World War II-era amphibious vehicles, are part of the Boston Duck Tours fleet. Operating city tours on both land and water at Boston's historic and tourist sites for over thirty years, these vehicles are among the city's indispensable icons.
In recent years, these amphibious vehicles have also been frequently used in victory parades for the city's championship teams such as the New England Patriots, Boston Red Sox, Boston Celtics, and Boston Bruins. The accident could reignite safety debates surrounding these vehicles, which draw heavy tourist interest.
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