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Officials: 12 rescued after boat capsizes in Hudson River

A dozen rescued after boat capsizes in Hudson River
A dozen rescued after boat capsizes in Hudson River 14:29

NEW YORK - Emergency responders are on the scene after a boat capsized in the Hudson River

The incident took place around 3 p.m. near Pier 84 at 44th Street.   

NYPD and FDNY scuba teams rushed to respond. They say a dozen people were pulled from the water. Two people are in critical condition and have been rushed to area hospitals, authorities said. Nine injuries were said to be minor. 

At least two southbound lanes of the Henry Hudson Parkway were closed while the rescues were underway. 

Two NY Waterway ferries assisted in the rescues. NY Waterway says a private boat overturned. 

Mayor Eric Adams was on his way to the scene. 

Check back soon for more on this developing story. 

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