Originally published on 25 September, 2015

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At least four people were killed and dozens were injured when an amphibious tour bus collided with a charter bus on the Aurora Bridge Thursday morning in Seattle, according to city fire officials.

Seattle Police Detective Patrick Michaud said that all the people who died were passengers on the bus, according to CNN.

According to North Seattle College, about 45 students and employees from its International Program were on the charter bus at the time. The group was heading to Safeco Field as part of a new-student orientation program.

The amphibious tour vehicle is operated by a company called Ride the Ducks, which is known for providing tours involving outgoing guides who play loud music and even quack through speakers as they show tourists sights around the city.

A driver who was behind the duck boat told the Denver Post that the charter bus and duck boat were headed in opposite directions. Meanwhile, Brad Volm, of Philadelphia, told the paper that the amphibious vehicle swerved in front of him when the left front tire of the duck boat appeared to lock up. The vehicle then swerved into the oncoming charter bus, he said.

There has been no word on the cause of the crash, but investigators are looking into a possible mechanical failure on the amphibious vehicle.

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