Man arrested after boat crashes in Schuylkill River, injuring 9 people in Philadelphia

Seven adults, a baby, and a toddler were taken to the hospital as a result of the collision.

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9 people injured after boat crashes in Schuylkill River in Philadelphia
Nine people were taken to the hospital on Saturday after a boat crashed in the Schuylkill River.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A man was arrested Saturday night after police say he crashed a boat in the Schuylkill River, injuring nine people.



Philadelphia Police Marine Units say the incident took place just after 7 p.m. in the river, near 34th Street and Grays Ferry Avenue in the Grays Ferry neighborhood of the city.



Officers say the boat's driver was under the influence when he crashed into a concrete pillar that supports the Grays Ferry Avenue bridge.



Seven adults, a baby, and a toddler were taken to the hospital as a result of the collision.



Fortunately, officers say the nine people walked away with minimal injuries.



Officials have not released the name of the driver.

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