Rescues were underway Monday after a boat carrying 36 people capsized during a cave tour in Lockport, New York, police said.
Lockport police and fire departments and other agencies were responding to the scene, according to a press release from the Lockport Police Department.
“Crews are working to assist all parties safely out of the area. This incident is still ongoing,” the release said.
Nearby streets were closed to make room for rescue vehicles and crews.
A website advertising a “Lockport Cave & Underground Boat Ride” describes the experience as a 75-minute historic guided walking tour along the Erie Canal, located a 30-minute drive from Niagara Falls or Buffalo. Images of the tour show a small engine-powered boat in a dimly lit underground cave.
The company did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Lockport is a city of approximately 21,000 residents in Niagara County, New York, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. It is located about 20 miles northeast of Buffalo.
Contributing: The Associated Press
