Emergency responders in Lockport, Niagara County, are working to rescue passengers after a boat capsized during a cave tour on the Erie Canal.
Lockport police and fire departments and other agencies responded to the scene, according to a news release from the Lockport Police Department. The incident occurred around 11:25 a.m. Monday, according to police.
“Crews are working to assist all parties safely out of the area. This incident is still ongoing,” the release said.
Nearby streets were closed to make room for rescue vehicles and crews.
A website advertising a “Lockport Cave & Underground Boat Ride” describes the experience as a 75-minute historic guided walking tour along the Erie Canal, located a 30-minute drive from Niagara Falls or Buffalo. Images of the tour show a small engine-powered boat in a dimly lit underground cave.
The company did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Lockport, a city of about 21,000 residents, is located about 60 miles west of Rochester.
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