The future of Seattle's duck boats is uncertain in wake of deadly crash

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The company that owns the duck boat involved in a deadly crash in Seattle is suspending operations until all of its other vehicles are inspected.

The National Transportation Safety Board said Sunday the boat did not have an axle repair that was recommended in 2013 by the company that refurbishes the vehicles. However, the vehicle passed annual federal inspections both this year and last.

Five people have died and more than 50 were taken to the hospital after the duck boat swerved into an oncoming charter bus last week. Thirteen victims are still in the hospital, according to the Seattle Times. Read more...

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