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Duck boat overturns in Cambridge, injuring multiple passengers near Charles River entrance

A duck boat tour overturned in Cambridge near the Charles River on Saturday, injuring 11 people and prompting an investigation.

By John Regan

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Bus overturned in a rocky drainage ditch under an elevated highway, with emergency responders and tow trucks at the scene

BOSTON, June 28 (Nationwide Times) — A duck boat overturned near the Charles River entrance in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on Saturday, injuring multiple people and prompting Massachusetts State Police to lead the investigation, authorities said.

Cambridge police spokesperson Bob Reardon said some of the injuries were minor and two were more serious. Boston EMS separately said 11 people were hurt, including one person with serious injuries.

Reardon said Cambridge Fire accounted for everyone aboard the tour boat, and no one ended up in the water.

The boat was reported on its side near a ramp on Museum Way near Education Street. Authorities did not immediately say what caused the rollover.

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John Regan

Raised in Tijuana, Mexico, John Regan is the Jamul reporter for Times Media Service. Regan covers local news in Jamul, including local government, schools, public safety, development, community life and the traditions and events of the rural community. Regan holds a master's degree in mass communication.

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