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| Thirty tourists rescued from boat fire on River Thames | Thirty tourists rescued from boat fire on River Thames |
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| About 30 passengers had to be rescued from a tourist boat on the River Thames after it caught fire close to the Houses of Parliament. | About 30 passengers had to be rescued from a tourist boat on the River Thames after it caught fire close to the Houses of Parliament. |
| London Fire Brigade (LFB) said the passengers were rescued by a passing tourist vessel. | |
| London Ambulance Service said 28 passengers and two crew were treated, who were mainly "wet and cold". | |
| Two people were taken to hospital, one with minor injuries and one as a precaution. | |
| The boat involved is believed to be one belonging to London Ducktours Ltd. | The boat involved is believed to be one belonging to London Ducktours Ltd. |
| John Bigos, the company's managing director, said he had no comment to make at present. | John Bigos, the company's managing director, said he had no comment to make at present. |
| One eyewitness told the BBC he saw people jumping into the river. | One eyewitness told the BBC he saw people jumping into the river. |
| LFB said 30% of the tourist boat was damaged by fire. | LFB said 30% of the tourist boat was damaged by fire. |
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