Six people were injured after the boat they were on caught on fire beneath the Fort Duquesne Bridge in Pittsburgh.
At least five rescued from Allegheny River after boat catches fire https://t.co/cMTRagPEnF pic.twitter.com/8GQdFVlK4j
— Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (@PittsburghPG) July 12, 2016
WPXI reports 5 adults and an 18-month-old child were on the boat. Five of the victims were taken to UPMC Mercy Hospital for treatment of first and second degree burns. The victims are expected to be okay.
One of the victims, Angela Baker, a member of the Pittsburgh Passion football team, reportedly suffered third-degree burns. According to the football team’s website, Baker is a wide receiver for the team.
Boat on fire on Allegheny River. Reports that five people jumped off! @CBSPittsburgh pic.twitter.com/LBjn3l7VzZ
— David Highfield (@DavidHighfield) July 11, 2016