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Amtrak Experiences Delays After Boat Slams Into Spuyten Duyvil Bridge

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP)-- Service on Amtrak's Empire line experienced delays in both directions after a boat struck a rail bridge on Sunday.

An Amtrak spokeswoman said the boat hit the Spuyten Duyvil Bridge at 4:20 p.m. She said there were no injuries.

As of late Sunday evening, Amtrak said service had resumed following inspection.

The bridge spans the Spuyten Duyvil Creek between Manhattan and the Bronx.

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