Dozens of people were hurt when a yacht struck a dock in the Hudson River on Saturday, the New York City Fire Department says. There were hundreds of people on board when it happened around 4:15 p.m.

The wild incident took place near a popular section of the Hudson River, where boaters and tourists often gather to enjoy the view. According to early reports, the yacht appeared to lose control as it approached the dock. Instead of coming to a smooth stop, it accelerated — and hit the dock with full force.

Dozens of people suffered minor injuries Saturday afternoon when a yacht carrying 352 passengers crashed into a pier on Manhattan's Hudson River, authorities said