Crime & Safety

One Killed, One Injured by Boston Duck Boat

One person has been killed and another was injured in a crash with a duck boat Saturday.

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Joe Lipovich, Patch Staff also contributed to this report.

BOSTON—A person has been killed after being struck by a duck boat Saturday afternoon, according to multiple reports.

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Patch confirmed with the Boston Police Department that a 29-year-old woman was killed while driving a moped. The woman was traveling with a male passenger who was injured but is expected to survive.

The incident occurred in the intersection of Charles and Beacon St. Roads were blocked off while police are investigating the crash. Police told Patch that there were approximately 28 passengers on board when the crash occurred.

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