By Crash News Writer 
Manhattan, NY (June 23, 2025) – A festive birthday cruise turned chaotic Saturday afternoon when a luxury party yacht collided with a Hudson River pier, sending dozens of passengers to hospitals and injuring many more onboard.
According to reports, the vessel, Timeless, was attempting to dock around 4:18 p.m. on June 21 near West 125th Street and the Henry Hudson Parkways. Officials say a line snapped, causing the boat—carrying nearly 400 guests—to crash into the pier.
Zytin King, who was celebrating her 69th birthday onboard, described the moment of impact as passengers descended toward the exit. “Some people fell inside of the boat. A lot of people were hurt really badly,” she told local media.
Fire officials reported that approximately 35 individuals suffered minor injuries, with 23 transported to area hospitals for further evaluation. Emergency responders arrived swiftly to assist the injured and stabilize the scene.
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