Ferry loses power and hits a pier at full speed , Coast Guard says . 1 person falls seriously , 9 others hurt . Accident happens at St. George Pier on the shore of Staten Island . A Staten Island Ferry lost power and hit a pier Wednesday at full speed , resulting in one serious injury and nine minor injuries , a Coast Guard spokesman said . Impact did not knock any passengers overboard , report says .
Ferry loses power and hits a pier at full speed , Coast Guard says . 1 person falls seriously , 9 others hurt . Accident happens at St. George Pier on the shore of Staten Island . Impact did not knock any passengers overboard , report says .