The US Coast Guard searched the waters at the mouth of the Connecticut River late Monday for three men missing after a boating accident. An official confirmed the incident.
A boat carrying nine people collided with a break wall at high speed near Harbor One Marina in Old Saybrook, Connecticut, according to Joey Kellems, lead command centre controller with the US Coast Guard’s Long Island Sound sector. The impact shattered the boat, throwing all passengers into the water, Kellems reported Monday night.
Six individuals were rescued, but search teams have yet to locate the remaining three, who were without life jackets, Kellems added. Information on the exact timing and circumstances of the crash was not immediately disclosed.
The Coast Guard deployed both air and water support for the search. Additional search and rescue teams from mutual aid agencies were also involved. Old Saybrook, a coastal town, lies approximately 30 miles east of New Haven, Connecticut. Updates will follow as the situation develops.
What Other Media Are Saying
- AOL News reports that the US Coast Guard launched a search for three missing men after a boating crash in Old Saybrook, Connecticut, where nine people were aboard a boat that hit a break wall at high speed, with six rescued but three still missing, none of whom were wearing life jackets.(read more)
- fox61.com reports that five people were rescued and three are still missing after a boat crash in Old Saybrook, Connecticut.(read more)
- CNN reports on a Connecticut boat crash, where nine people were aboard when their vessel hit a break wall at high speed, resulting in six being rescued and three missing, with no life jackets worn.(read more)
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common questions asked about this news
What happened at the Connecticut River?
A boat crash left three men missing and six rescued near Old Saybrook.
How many people were on the boat during the crash?
Nine people were aboard the boat.
Were the missing men wearing life jackets?
No, the missing men were not wearing life jackets.
Who is involved in the search for the missing men?
The US Coast Guard and mutual aid agencies are involved in the search.
Where did the boat crash occur?
The crash occurred near Harbor One Marina in Old Saybrook, Connecticut.