Thursday, September 24th a major accident happened in Seattle on Aurora Bridge. A charter bus carrying international students from North Seattle College for orientation collided with a tourist duck boat. Four students were found dead, and at least 15 other people left injured. The collision left several students in critical condition, while others were left in critical condition along with one employee.
Photos from the scene appear to show the front of the duck boat, which was operated through a company called Ride The Ducks, touching the middle of the charter bus. The bus was carrying around 45 students and teachers that day.
Officials said a total of 33 suffered less serious injuries, including 17 more than a dozen who remained hospitalized Thursday night. The collision included two other vehicles besides the two busses. Lt. Sue Stangl of the Seattle Fire Department said rescuers were first notified of the crash at 11:13 a.m. local time and some 90 firefighters responded.
Most of the significant injuries were from the bus, officials said. The cause of the accident has not been released, and they are unsure of whose at fault. They claim the tour guide of the duck boat lost control. Firefighters that responded focused on helping the injured.
