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accidents2 years ago•3 min saved

Fatal Capsizing on New York Cave Tour Boat

One person has died and 11 others were injured after a tour boat capsized during a cave tour along the Erie Canal in Lockport, New York. The boat was carrying 28 passengers and one staff member, all of whom were locals participating in a free tour for hospitality workers. The cause of the accident is believed to be a weight shift on the boat. Multiple agencies were called to the scene to search for the passengers in the water, and it took rescuers around an hour to rescue the 28 surviving passengers.

via The Independent|

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accidents2 years ago•3 min saved

Fatal boat accident during cave tour in Lockport, NY.

One person died and 11 others were injured after a tour boat capsized during a Lockport Cave & Underground tour along the Erie Canal in New York. The boat overturned around 11:20 am, and multiple agencies were called to the scene to search for passengers in the water. The individuals on board were all locals participating in a free tour for hospitality workers. Sixteen people were rescued by boat, and the rest of the passengers walked out of the cave themselves. The cause of the accident was a weight shift on the boat, according to law enforcement officials.

via The Independent|

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accidents2 years ago•2 min saved

Fatal Boat Capsizing During Underground Cave Tour in Lockport, NY

A tour boat capsized in a cave along the Erie Canal in western New York state, killing one man and sending several passengers into the water. First responders pulled 16 people from the water, with 11 taken to hospitals for minor injuries and hypothermia. Another 12 passengers were tall enough to walk through the water while breathing and reach safety. The people in the boat were hospitality and travel professionals in the area on a “familiarization tour,” guests of Destination Niagara USA, which promotes local tourism. The cause of the capsizing was under investigation.

via NBC News|

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accidents2 years ago•0 min saved

Boat capsizes during underground cave tour in Lockport, NY.

A tour boat capsized during an underground boat ride at the Lockport Cave, a historical tourist attraction along the Erie Canal in upstate New York. Four adults were being treated for injuries, with none believed to be critical. The number of people on board was not immediately clear.

via ABC News|

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breaking-news2 years ago•1 min saved

Capsized boat during Lockport Cave tour prompts rescue response.

A Lockport Cave & Underground tour boat capsized while inside the cave with passengers onboard, according to Lockport Police. Multiple agencies are responding to assist those on the boat and the incident is still ongoing. The streets surrounding Lockport Cave are currently closed. Tours have been conducted inside the cave system since 1977. This is a developing story.

via WIVB.com - News 4|

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