Toronto Island ferry forced to perform an emergency stop due to mechanical issue
Posted September 5, 2024 9:30 pm.
Last Updated September 5, 2024 11:52 pm.
The City of Toronto says its William Inglis ferry was forced to perform an emergency stop after experiencing a mechanical issue.
“We’re aware of an incident involving one of the City of Toronto’s ferries, where crews acted quickly to perform an emergency stop at the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal,” Russell Baker, a spokesperson for the City of Toronto said in a statement.
“The ferry – which experienced a mechanical issue – has since been removed from service, and a thorough investigation into what occurred will start immediately,” Baker added.
Toronto police say people were onboard the boat when it crashed into the dock around 6:15 p.m. on Thursday.
Toronto Paramedic Services assessed passengers, but no injuries were reported.
At 90-years-old, the William Inglis ferry is the oldest boat in the City’s ferry fleet.
City Hall is in the process of upgrading the fleet to include two brand-new boats that will run on electric power, but they aren’t expected to hit the water until December 2026.
