Person on scooter hit, killed by duck boat in Boston

One person was hit and killed by a duck boat in Boston on Saturday morning.

Police say two people were hit while riding a motor scooter in the Beacon Hill neighborhood. The female driver was killed, according to police.

The man riding on the scooter survived the accident.

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The motor scooter landed under a tire of the duck boat.

Officials say the duck boat was on a tour and filled with passengers at the time of the incident.

The crash investigation is ongoing.

This is a developing story. WFXT will have updates online.

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