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Nine injured after ferry makes hard landing at Liberty Island

Posted at 5:04 PM, Aug 27, 2013
and last updated 2013-08-27 17:04:12-04

NEW YORK CITY (WPIX) – A ferry attempting to dock at Liberty Island made a hard landing Tuesday afternoon, leaving nine passengers with minor injuries, according to police sources.

The ferry, “Miss New Jersey”, was unable to stop before colliding with the dock after traveling from Jersey City to Ellis Island.

All the injured passengers refused medical attention at the scene.

The cause of the accident is not yet known.