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Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Man dies after car plunges into sea from pier
A man who was rescued from a car which plunged into the sea and overturned at Scarborough's South Bay has died, police have said. Emergency crews were called at about 19:20 BST on Thursday 8 May to reports that a white Mini Cooper had entered the sea from Vincent's Pier, near Scarborough Lighthouse. The local man, 70, who was believed to be the driver of the car, was rescued and taken to hospital for treatment, but remained in a critical condition and died on Monday with his family by his side, according to North Yorkshire Police. Anyone who witnessed the incident, or who has footage from the scene at the time the car went into the water, has been asked to make contact with police. Coastguard Rescue Teams from Scarborough, Filey and Ravenscar were all involved in the rescue operation, alongside Scarborough's inshore and all-weather lifeboats. Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North. North Yorkshire Police
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Man rescued after car plunges into sea from pier
A man is being treated in hospital after the car he was in plunged into the sea and overturned at Scarborough's South Bay, police have said. Emergency crews were called at about 19:20 BST on Thursday to reports that a car had entered the sea from Vincent's Pier, near Scarborough Lighthouse. A man in the driver's seat, believed to have been the only occupant of the submerged vehicle, was rescued and taken to hospital, according to North Yorkshire Police. Coastguard Rescue Teams from Scarborough, Filey and Ravenscar had all attended the scene, alongside Scarborough's inshore and all-weather lifeboats, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency confirmed. Police said the pier had been temporarily closed while investigations continued. Anyone who saw what happened, or who had footage from the scene at the time of the incident, was asked to get in touch with officers. The family of the man involved had been informed and was receiving support, a North Yorkshire Police spokesperson added. Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North. North Yorkshire Police
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Man rescued after car plunges into sea from pier
A man is being treated in hospital after the car he was in plunged into the sea and overturned at Scarborough's South Bay, police have said. Emergency crews were called at about 19:20 BST on Thursday to reports that a car had entered the sea from Vincent's Pier, near Scarborough Lighthouse. A man in the driver's seat, believed to have been the only occupant of the submerged vehicle, was rescued and taken to hospital, according to North Yorkshire Police. Coastguard Rescue Teams from Scarborough, Filey and Ravenscar had all attended the scene, alongside Scarborough's inshore and all-weather lifeboats, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency confirmed. Police said the pier had been temporarily closed while investigations continued. Anyone who saw what happened, or who had footage from the scene at the time of the incident, was asked to get in touch with officers. The family of the man involved had been informed and was receiving support, a North Yorkshire Police spokesperson added. Listen to highlights from North Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North. North Yorkshire Police
Wales Online
24-04-2025
- General
- Wales Online
Upturned boat lost in regatta disaster spotted near Gwynedd's 'millionaire's beach'
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A boat lost during a regatta disaster off the Gwynedd coast was recovered three days later. The upturned dinghy was spotted by a beach visitor at Abersoch some 8km along the coast from the event's base at Plas Heli marina, Pwllheli. A major rescue operation involving boats and a Coastguard helicopter was launched on Wednesday, April 16, when a 'sudden squall' left boats capsized and scattered across Cardigan Bay. They were being crewed by some 230 of the UK's top young sailors who were competing in the Royal Yacht Association's Youth Nationals. The mass-capsize incident was said to have followed a 'sudden and rapid weather change' which resulted in high winds during that day's racing. Of the dinghies in the 29er race category, 16 capsized, leaving young sailors in the water. Other dinghies were blown out to sea. At one point the event's own rescue boats became overwhelmed by the number of youngsters needing help. Aided by Coastguard Rescue Teams from Criccieth and Abersoch, the RNLI Pwllheli inshore and all-weather lifeboats were launched to give assistance. All sailors were recovered and brought to shore without injury. However Plas Heli confirmed that one adult safety crew volunteer sustained a head injury during the rescue operation. They were taken to hospital for treatment and were later discharged. All boats except for one were recovered, with help from Aberech Holiday Sands holiday park. Join the North Wales Live WhatsApp community group where you can get the latest stories delivered straight to your phone A call-out was issued for the missing boat and this was finally located on Saturday evening, April 19. The upturned dinghy was spotted off Warren beach, Abersoch. The long stretch of sand lies below The Warren Resort & Spa, an exclusive destination often referred to as the 'millionaire's caravan park'. After a 999 call to the Coastguard, RNLI Abersoch launched its Atlantic 85 inshore lifeboat at 6.54pm. On finding the dinghy, the crew soon realised it was the missing 29er. The dinghy was righted by the crew's volunteer and towed to Abersoch Harbour Beach to a waiting Coastguard crew. Having been notified, the dinghy's owners came to collect the boat the following day. Get all the latest Gwynedd news by signing up to our newsletter - sent every Tuesday Phill Wood, RNLI's Abersoch volunteer helm, said: 'The member of the public who made the 999 call did absolutely the right thing – it could have quite easily been someone in difficulty.' Find out what's happening near you
North Wales Live
23-04-2025
- General
- North Wales Live
Upturned boat lost in regatta disaster spotted near Gwynedd's 'millionaire's beach'
A boat lost during a regatta disaster off the Gwynedd coast was recovered three days later. The upturned dinghy was spotted by a beach visitor at Abersoch some 8km along the coast from the event's base at Plas Heli marina, Pwllheli. A major rescue operation involving boats and a Coastguard helicopter was launched on Wednesday, April 16, when a 'sudden squall' left boats capsized and scattered across Cardigan Bay. They were being crewed by some 230 of the UK's top young sailors who were competing in the Royal Yacht Association's Youth Nationals. The mass-capsize incident was said to have followed a 'sudden and rapid weather change' which resulted in high winds during that day's racing. Of the dinghies in the 29er race category, 16 capsized, leaving young sailors in the water. Other dinghies were blown out to sea. At one point the event's own rescue boats became overwhelmed by the number of youngsters needing help. Aided by Coastguard Rescue Teams from Criccieth and Abersoch, the RNLI Pwllheli inshore and all-weather lifeboats were launched to give assistance. All sailors were recovered and brought to shore without injury. However Plas Heli confirmed that one adult safety crew volunteer sustained a head injury during the rescue operation. They were taken to hospital for treatment and were later discharged. All boats except for one were recovered, with help from Aberech Holiday Sands holiday park. Join the North Wales Live WhatsApp community group where you can get the latest stories delivered straight to your phone A call-out was issued for the missing boat and this was finally located on Saturday evening, April 19. The upturned dinghy was spotted off Warren beach, Abersoch. The long stretch of sand lies below The Warren Resort & Spa, an exclusive destination often referred to as the 'millionaire's caravan park'. After a 999 call to the Coastguard, RNLI Abersoch launched its Atlantic 85 inshore lifeboat at 6.54pm. On finding the dinghy, the crew soon realised it was the missing 29er. The dinghy was righted by the crew's volunteer and towed to Abersoch Harbour Beach to a waiting Coastguard crew. Having been notified, the dinghy's owners came to collect the boat the following day. Get all the latest Gwynedd news by signing up to our newsletter - sent every Tuesday Phill Wood, RNLI's Abersoch volunteer helm, said: 'The member of the public who made the 999 call did absolutely the right thing – it could have quite easily been someone in difficulty.'
