The pilot responsible for docking a New York harbour ferry that slammed into a pier, killing at least 10 people and injuring 42 others, fled the scene immediately after the crash and then attempted suicide, a police official said today.

At least 10 people were killed and 34 injured when a New York harbour ferry slammed into a pier as it was docking, tearing off victims’ limbs and sending passengers leaping into the water, officials said.

TWELVE people were feared dead and more than 20 others were seriously injured when New York’s Staten Island ferry crashed as it docked last night.

TWELVE people were feared dead and more than 20 others were seriously injured when New York’s Staten Island ferry crashed as it docked last night.