The Interpreter Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 4 Dead, at least 12 critical: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2015/09/24/bus-ride-ducks-crash/72749252/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted September 24, 2015 Author Share Posted September 24, 2015 Much more detail: http://www.al.com/news/index.ssf/2015/09/buses_collide_on_busy_seattle.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted September 24, 2015 Author Share Posted September 24, 2015 Now 12 critical. NTSB to investigate: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/09/24/multiple-injuries-reported-after-crash-on-seattle-bridge/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoaster Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Horrific accident prayers and thoughts . Herschend family amusements,owns all ducks may they figure this out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted September 25, 2015 Author Share Posted September 25, 2015 Actually no. It appears they had no connection with the Seattle operation, and no longer have a controlling interest in any of them. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homestar92 Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 For what it's worth, I have been in touch with the one loved one I have in Seattle, and she is fortunately safe and sound. Thoughts and prayers for a quick recovery to everyone injured, and for peace to the families and loved ones of those whose lives were tragically cut short in this horrible accident.. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted September 25, 2015 Author Share Posted September 25, 2015 Now 4 dead, 51 hospitalized, 15 of them critical... http://www.foxnews.com/us/2015/09/25/multiple-injuries-reported-after-crash-on-seattle-bridge/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldiesmann Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Actually no. It appears they had no connection with the Seattle operation, and no longer have a controlling interest in any of them. According to the main Ride The Ducks website, they became an independent company in 2012. The one in Seattle however is independent of the national company. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph88 Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Thank God for Jahna Dyer. Nurses are heroes. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldiesmann Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Luxury restaurant Canlis closes to feed first responders in fatal crash: http://www.seattlepi.com/local/komo/article/Luxury-restaurant-Canlis-closes-to-feed-first-6528091.php 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted September 26, 2015 Author Share Posted September 26, 2015 Critics Say Duck Boats Are Too Dangerous For City Streets: http://www.komonews.com/news/local/Deadly-crash-of-Duck-vehicle-tour-bus-raises-safety-concerns-329517931.html?mobile=y Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanna Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 When I see a quote like this, "While there was no immediate word about the cause of the crash, some noted the safety of the amphibious boats has been questioned before." I sense that I'm being pulled to feel a certain way about these Duck Tour buses. To be honest, I'd never heard about them until ten minutes ago, when I logged onto KI, and was greeted with a multitude of posts concerning Duck Tours. Who are these "Some" who are 'Noted"? There is no immediate word what caused the crash- how about letting people hear the cause after it has been determined, without peppering the news with one's opinion? I'm not for or against these duck things- but I don't like a 'journalist' using 'some' to 'note' things. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIghostguy Posted September 27, 2015 Share Posted September 27, 2015 What a horrible tragedy. Thoughts and prayers go out to the victims/the families of the victims. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted September 28, 2015 Author Share Posted September 28, 2015 NTSB: Duck Boat Didn't Have Recommended Fix: http://m.seattlepi.com/news/us/article/Feds-plan-briefing-on-deadly-Seattle-duck-boat-6533408.php Not good. Not good at all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldiesmann Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Interesting to hear that that was one of the repurposed military vehicles rather than a new purpose-built one. Either way, ignoring recommended safety fixes is never a good thing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted September 28, 2015 Author Share Posted September 28, 2015 The article says it is not yet known if the Seattle company was aware of the need for the fix. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted September 28, 2015 Author Share Posted September 28, 2015 Death Toll Now Five. Washington State Suspends Operations Of Duck Tour Company: http://abcnews.go.com/Travel/wireStory/washington-state-suspends-operations-duck-tour-company-34111303 I'm beginning to wonder if we may see criminal negligence charges in addition to civil litigation.. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted December 22, 2015 Author Share Posted December 22, 2015 Company Can Return To Limited Operations, but: A. Stretch Ducks are not approved. B. Each Duck must have at least two employees. Also additional mirrors and cameras. C. Drivers who work more than 12 hours (!) a day must keep logs. D. Aurora Bridge cannot be used. E. Proposed route includes Fremont Bridge in City of Seattle, which may not approve its use. F. Just last week, the company was inspected and had 442 violations and got an unsatisfactory rating. If the company doesn't raise its rating by late January (why is it allowed to operate with this record?), it can be closed again. http://q13fox.com/2015/12/21/ride-the-ducks-is-back-in-business/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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