Cruise Ship Crashes Into Boats Docked In Boston Harbor

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An oil tanker departs Boston Harbor, March 21, 2018, in Scituate, Massachusetts. A cruise ship (not shown) hit a number of docked boats in the harbor Thursday. Getty Images/Scott Eisen

A cruise ship in Boston struck a number of boats docked in the harbor when it lost control Thursday. The Odyssey reportedly lost propulsion leaving the dock in Boston Harbor and hit at least five sailboats in the afternoon.

The Coast Guard was on scene investigating the incident. More than 300 people were on board the ship for a party, according to CBS Boston.

No injuries had yet been reported. It was unclear how much damage the boats involved sustained.

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.

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