Cambridge Duck Boat Overturns With 32 Aboard, Injuring 11 After Tow Rope Breaks
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Updated · NBC Boston · Jun 27
Cambridge Duck Boat Overturns With 32 Aboard, Injuring 11 After Tow Rope Breaks
3 articles · Updated · NBC Boston · Jun 27
Summary
11 people were taken to local hospitals after Boston Duck Tours' duck boat "Molly Molasses" rolled onto its side at a Cambridge boat ramp Saturday; authorities said all roughly 32 people aboard were accounted for.
Boston Duck Tours said the amphibious vehicle had a mechanical issue and was being towed to land when the tow rope broke, causing it to tip while coming up the ramp at the Charles River entrance.
Massachusetts State Police and Cambridge Fire responded just after 3 p.m. to 10 Museum Way, and officials said the injuries were believed to be minor, though an earlier EMS update had confirmed at least two transports.
Boston Duck Tours suspended operations for the rest of the day and said it is working with state police and the U.S. Coast Guard as investigators review how a rare mishap struck one of Boston's popular tourist rides.