Exclusive Video: Two Boats Collide on East River, Injuring Seven

East River Boat Collision

• 💥 Exclusive video captures the moment a boat collided with a party boat on the East River.
• 🚤 The incident occurred Sunday afternoon near the FDR Drive, with one vessel appearing to veer off course.
• 🚢 An estimated 300 people were on board the Cabana party boat at the time of the crash.

Injuries and Aftermath

• 🏥 Seven people were transported to the hospital with minor injuries following the collision.
• ⚠️ Experts suggest the situation could have been much worse, emphasizing the dangers of leaving the helm in busy waterways.
• ⚓ The Cabana party boat sustained damage and will not be operational until fully repaired and cleared by the US Coast Guard.

Investigation and Autopilot Claims

• ❓ The private vessel, identified as 'Let's Live Two', reportedly fled the scene after the collision.
• 🤖 The owner of the private vessel claimed the boat was on autopilot at the time of the incident.
• 🚢 The US Coast Guard is currently investigating the crash, and no arrests have been made.
• 🌊 The East River is described as a heavily trafficked waterway with strong currents, especially dangerous on holiday weekends.