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Thirty tourists rescued from boat fire on River Thames Thames boat tourists 'jump into river' to escape fire
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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. Thirty people were rescued when a tourist vessel on the River Thames caught fire close to the Houses of Parliament.
London Fire Brigade (LFB) said the passengers were rescued by a passing tourist vessel. Many people are reported to have jumped into the water to escape the fire.
London Ambulance Service said 28 passengers and two crew were treated, who were mainly "wet and cold". London Fire Brigade (LFB) said the passengers and crew were rescued by a passing tourist vessel.
Two people were taken to hospital, one with minor injuries and one as a precaution. The passengers and were mainly "wet and cold", said to London Ambulance. A woman and a child were taken to hospital after breathing in smoke.
The boat involved is believed to be one belonging to London Ducktours Ltd. Amphibious vessel
The London Duck Tours amphibious vessel was badly damaged as flames took hold creating thick black smoke.
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. A police source said the nature of the injuries "could have been a lot worse".
He added that a number of people were reported to be in the water at the same time.
Several Metropolitan Police units attended, including the Marine Policing Unit and the police helicopter.
LFB said 30% of the tourist boat was damaged.
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