Posted August 20, 2022 at 7:56 pm
Updated August 20, 2022 8:06 pm
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-ONE Larger font Increase the font size of the article A+ Rescuers say 12 people suffered minor injuries this afternoon when a Toronto Island ferry crashed as it approached a downtown terminal. Toronto Paramedic Services spokeswoman Jennifer Dart says five of the injured were taken to hospital for treatment, but none of the injuries are considered serious.
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City police say the crash happened around 5 p.m. as the boat approached the Jack Layton Pier in the downtown core. COLLISION: Queens Quay W + Bay St* 5:08pm *– Ferry hit dock – Multiple people reported – None in water – Several people injured – Unknown how seriously – Marine unit o/s – Investigating #GO1609988^dh pic.twitter.com/i1km9YKVPs — Toronto Police Operations (@TPSOperations) August 20, 2022 Story continues below ad Toronto Fire Chief Stefan Powell says more than 900 passengers were on board at the time, adding that no one fell into the water. The cause of the crash was not immediately known. 2:04 High-ranking Toronto police officer fired over alleged ‘incident’ High-ranking Toronto police officer suspended over alleged ‘incident’ Powell says an investigation will determine if the ship was damaged. © 2022 The Canadian Press
