Girl, 15, killed after boat crashes into buoy in Southampton Water

A teenager has died after a boat collided with a buoy near Southampton.
By Tom Morton
Published 22nd Aug 2020, 19:07 BST
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Twelve people who had been travelling in the rigid inflatable boat (RIB) were taken to hospital following the accident in Southampton Water, near Netley, at 10.10am today.

A 15-year-old girl was pronounced dead in hospital, Hampshire Constabulary said.

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The force said it is now working with the Coastguard and Marine Accident Investigation Branch to establish what happened.

Southampton Water, seen from Netley Picture: GoogleSouthampton Water, seen from Netley Picture: Google
Southampton Water, seen from Netley Picture: Google

It said the victim's next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

Anyone with any information about the incident or may have captured footage of it is asked to contact police on 101 quoting incident number 554.