(CNN) -- Four people died and two others were seriously injured in a boating accident on the Hudson River in eastern New York early Sunday, authorities said. "The preliminary investigation has revealed that the boat, a 19-foot 1999 Chriscraft, was being operated northbound on the Hudson River approximately 10-15 yards off the eastern shore (near the Dutchess/Columbia County line) when it struck a concrete footing," a statement from the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office said. The deaths included three people who went down with the boat and a fourth who was ejected, according to the sheriff's office. The two who survived were able to swim to shore. One of them was able to get to a phone to report the accident. The incident took place near the city of Red Hook, about 90 miles north of New York City. CNN's Jason Kessler contributed to this report.
The accident takes place near Red Hook, New York . The boat hits a concrete footing in the water .