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

A duck boat overturned near the Charles River in Cambridge on Saturday, injuring at least six people and prompting a state police investigation.

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BOSTON, June 28 (Nationwide Times) — A duck boat overturned Saturday near the Charles River entrance in Cambridge, Massachusetts, injuring at least six people and prompting a Massachusetts State Police investigation.

Cambridge police said some of the injuries were minor and two were more serious, according to department spokesperson Bob Reardon. Emergency responders said everyone aboard was accounted for, and no passengers ended up in the water.

The boat flipped near a ramp on Museum Way near Education Street, close to the river entrance. Officials said the accident happened shortly after 3 p.m.

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

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Raised in Bakersfield, California, John Castillo is the San Luis Obispo reporter for Times Media Service. Castillo covers local news in San Luis Obispo, including city government, schools, public safety, development and community life, from local history to culture. Castillo holds a master's degree in mass communication.

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