boat overturns in Ambrose Channel killing 3 – NBC New York

Three individuals have been lifeless and one other two individuals have been in vital situation after a ship capsized off Staten Island on Sunday afternoon, metropolis officers confirmed.

The U.S. Coast Guard, the FDNY and the NYPD dispatched groups to the Ambrose Channel on the north facet of the island after a misery name round 12 p.m.

5 individuals have been pulled from the water, based on an NYPD spokesperson. Three of the victims have been pronounced lifeless shortly after and two extra have been stated to be vital once they have been rushed to a close-by hospital.

Officers have been stated to be on the lookout for a sixth particular person. There have been no extra particulars on the victims.

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