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Ferry crash at Sydney's Circular Quay has left at least 18 people injured
Early reports suggest the ferry hit wharf four while attempting to dock
Two people have been taken to hospital, one with a serious back injury
Passengers are said to have fallen to the ground when the boat hit a barrier

By Martha Azzi and Daniel Peters For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 01:26 EST, 11 October 2016 | Updated: 05:09 EST, 11 October 2016

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A ferry crash at Sydney's Circular Quay which left at least 18 people injured was chaotic and bloody after passengers were thrown off their seats.

Some of the passengers were left with bruised and five were hospitalised after the boat crashed while attempting to dock at wharf four just before 5pm on Tuesday.

It's believed that the vessel, which was travelling from Rose Bay via Garden Island to Circular Quay, failed to slow down and hit a wooden backboard on one of the piers.

Sue Stride and Andrew Stride were on board the vessel when they were thrown from their seats reported The Daily Telegraph.

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Paramedics rushed on board a ferry after passengers were flown off their seats after a crash

The ferry crash at Sydney's Circular Quay has reportedly left up to 18 people with minor injuries

A ferry crash at Sydney's Circular Quay has reportedly left up to 18 people with minor injuries

'It was a huge crash, very shocking,' Mrs Stride said.

'There was blood everywhere. People had teeth smashed through their lips. Babies crying, people shouting and screaming.

'The crew came down and told us the reverse thrust failed, they apologised and they were great.'

Mrs Stride injured her knee after she was flung forward into the metal seat in front of her while Mr Stride injured his arm on a metal railing.

The couple were left concerned for a friend who may have injured her chest after she was flung forward and people fell on top of her.

Another passenger is believed to have sustained a serious spinal injury following the ferry crash.

One person is believed to have sustained a serious spinal injury following the ferry crash

Two people, one with a serious back injury and another with unknown injuries, were taken by ambulance to Sydney Hospital

A NSW Ambulance spokesman told Daily Mail Australia that two patients, one with a serious back injury and another with unknown injuries, were taken by ambulance to Sydney Hospital.

He confirmed that paramedics had treated 18 people, mostly with minor injuries.

'A Sydney Ferry Supercat came into contact with the far eastern pontoon at Circular Quay Wharf as it was berthing this afternoon,' a Transport for NSW spokesman said.

A NSW Police spokesperson said the catamaran 'impacted with a barrier which left five passengers hospitalised

One victim who was n board with her husband described the scene as 'chaotic and bloody'

A passenger may have suffered chest injuries after she was flung from her seat and other passengers landed on her

'Our priority is making sure our customers are okay. We will provide more information as soon as it comes to hand.'

A NSW Police spokesperson said the catamaran 'impacted with a barrier', although it is unclear at what speed or what caused the collision to occur.

Two ferry services were cancelled after the crash - the 5.45pm Circular Quay to Taronga Zoo and the 6.01pm Taronga Zoo to Circular Quay, Fairfax reported.

It's believed that the vessel, which was travelling from Rose Bay via Garden Island to Circular Quay, failed to slow down and hit the wharf barriers while coming in