New York - Authorities are looking into whether sun glare was a factor in an accident in which a ferry departing a pier slammed into a group of kayakers, critically injuring one and knocking some into the Hudson River.

Ten people in eight kayaks were paddling down the river on Tuesday evening on a sunset excursion when they were struck by a NY Waterway ferry, New York Police Department Inspector David Driscoll said.

Five people were hurt. An employee of the Manhattan Kayak Co. suffered the most serious injury; his arm was partially severed.

“He had lost a lot of blood, and he was lapsing in and out of consciousness,” Driscoll said.... Read More: VIN