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9 hurt when yacht strikes dock in Hudson River, FDNY says
Several people were hurt when a yacht struck a dock in the Hudson River on Saturday, the New York City Fire Department says.
It happened around 4:15 p.m. in the water near the Henry Hudson Parkway and West 125th Street.
According to the FDNY, about 400 people were on board the vessel when it hit a dock. Marine units then escorted the yacht to a dock at West 125th Street.
The FDNY says nine civilians suffered minor injuries and were taken to local hospitals to be treated.
Police confirm there was a water rescue, but they did not provide further details.
It is unknown at this time what caused the yacht to hit the dock.
The investigation is ongoing.
