A commuter ferry crashed as it was docking in Lower Manhattan on Wednesday morning, injuring 57 passengers, two critically. The ferry was taking hundreds of commuters from the New Jersey shore into New York City’s Wall Street area.

The crash occurred around 8:45 a.m. as the boat, operated by Seastreak Ferry, pulled into Pier 11 near Wall Street in Lower Manhattan. The cause of the accident was not immediately clear, but a massive gash could be seen along the front right side of the boat.

Dozens of police and fire officials descended on the scene, as did workers from the American Red Cross, who were helping dazed passengers even as they were being questioned by investigators. Several passengers were seen being carried from the scene on flatboards, their heads and necks secured.

Officials said there were about 300 people on the boat, including five crew members. At least two passengers were critically injured with severe head trauma, while another nine had serious injuries, according to New York City Fire Commissioner Joe Bruno.

Bruno said the boat’s captain and other crew members were being interviewed by local authorities on the scene, and fire officials were preparing to turn over the scene to investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board. Officials said the pier would be closed until further notice. ‘)}