Brit killed, 6 Injured In Yacht Crash After Boat Smashes Into Rocks In Italy

A Brit was reported dead and 6 injured after a luxury yacht hit rocks close to a resort in Sardinia, Italy.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that a BRIT has died after a luxury yacht hit rocks close to a resort in Sardinia, Italy.

The 63-year-old Englishman, the casualty was still alive when coast guard rescuers arrived at the sinking ship off Porto Cervo after his luxurious yacht smashed a vessel.

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However, he could not be saved but died at the scene while six other people injured in the horror accident were given medical attention.

According to officials, the man was fatally injured when a 70-foot yacht rammed into rocks close off the coast.

Medics rushed to the shoreline to help the other casualties, two of whom are in serious condition in hospital.

The accident happened at around 8.40pm while the group was sailing in front of the Li Nibani islands.

It’s understood the yacht may have suddenly swerved to avoid a collision with another boat.

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The vessel partly sunk after striking the rocks but has been recovered and towed to Porto Cervo.

Officials have impounded it for further investigation while the site of the crash is also being guarded by the coastguard tonight.

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