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Duck boat overturns in Cambridge, injuring at least 6 near Charles River entrance

A duck boat sightseeing tour overturned in Cambridge, MA, on Saturday, injuring at least six people near the Charles River entrance.

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BOSTON, June 28 (Nationwide Times) — At least six people were injured Saturday when a duck boat overturned near the Charles River entrance in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in a busy sightseeing area north of Boston.

Cambridge police said the boat turned on its side near a ramp on Museum Way by Education Street shortly after 3 p.m. Police said 32 people were aboard.

Cambridge police said some injuries were minor and two were more serious. Boston EMS said 11 people were injured, including one with serious injuries.

Cambridge Fire officials said everyone aboard was accounted for and no passengers ended up in the water. Authorities did not immediately say what caused the overturn.

Massachusetts State Police said it would lead the investigation.

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Sierra Gott

A lifelong Redding resident, Sierra Gott is the Redding reporter for Times Media Service. Gott covers local news in Redding, including city politics and government, schools, public safety, development, elections, local history and community life. Gott holds a master's degree in journalism.

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