New York City ferry hits sandbar with 27 onboard

A New York City ferry, with more than two dozen people, has struck a sandbar in Coney Island Channel.

According to local media reports, the vessel, which was carrying 27 people, hit the sandbar near Rockaway Point



Boulevard and Beach 201st Street, authorities said.

No injuries have been reported.

New York's police, fire departments along with the Coast Guard have responded to the stuck ferry.