As reported by The Press yesterday (April 24), the incident happened at 12.25pm near Lendal Bridge. It involved a City Cruises self-drive boat and the larger passenger boat.
A City Cruises York spokesperson said: "As a result of the collision, the self-drive boat capsized and six individuals found themselves in the water.
"Our dedicated City Cruises York team acted swiftly to ensure the safety of all individuals involved.
"Immediate rescue efforts were initiated and all individuals were successfully rescued from the water with no injuries reported."
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