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

A duck boat tour vehicle overturned Saturday near the Charles River in Cambridge, Massachusetts, injuring at least six people.

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BOSTON, June 28 (Nationwide Times) — A duck boat overturned Saturday near a Charles River boat ramp in Cambridge, Massachusetts, injuring at least six people and prompting a state police investigation, authorities said.

Cambridge police said the tour boat had 32 people aboard when it turned on its side near Museum Way and Education Street. Police said some of the injuries were minor and two were more serious.

Boston EMS separately said 11 people were hurt, including one serious injury. The different injury totals came in early reports and were not immediately reconciled by authorities.

Cambridge Fire officials said everyone aboard was accounted for and that none of the passengers ended up in the water.

Massachusetts State Police said they would lead the investigation. They did not immediately say what caused the rollover.

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