A boat crash on the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia on Saturday evening resulted in nine individuals being transported to the hospital. The incident occurred around 7:15 p.m. in the vicinity of the 1300 block of Schuylkill Avenue, prompting a swift response from law enforcement.

Multiple emergency calls alerted the police to the boat crash, specifically to the area near the Grays Ferry Avenue bridge. Upon arriving at the scene, officers discovered that the boat had collided with a pillar supporting the bridge structure.

At the time of the crash, there were nine people on board the boat, which included an infant and a toddler. Fortunately, none of the individuals, including the children, suffered any injuries. However, as a precautionary measure, all passengers were transported to the hospital for further evaluation and medical assessment.

The impact of the collision caused the boat to break into two pieces, leaving the occupants clinging to the remnants of the vessel as it floated on the water. Authorities have not yet disclosed the circumstances that led to the boat crashing into the bridge pillar.

In a concerning development, the driver of the boat has been arrested on charges of driving under the influence (DUI). The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and authorities will determine the full extent of the driver’s involvement and any additional contributing factors.

Police have not provided any further details regarding the identities of the individuals involved or their current conditions. The investigation into the boat crash remains active.