Dozens of people were hurt when a yacht struck a dock in the Hudson River on Saturday, the New York City Fire Department says. There were hundreds of people on board when it happened around 4:15 p.m. in the water near the Henry Hudson Parkway and West 125th Street. The 200-foot party boat, known as "Timeless," struck a pylon while attempting to dock near Riverside Park, Coast Guard Sector New York says. Marine units then escorted the yacht to a dock at West 125th Street, where passengers were unloaded.
Main Idea: A yacht called Timeless struck a dock in the Hudson River, leaving dozens of people hurt, according to the Coast Guard and FDNY.
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The yacht crash injured 35 people and may raise worries about crowd safety on tour boats and docks. Coast Guard and city responders may face added inspection and rescue costs.
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