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Fishing crew missing off Kent coast after boat capsizes | Fishing crew missing off Kent coast after boat capsizes |
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A search is under way for missing crew members of a fishing boat which capsized in the English Channel. | A search is under way for missing crew members of a fishing boat which capsized in the English Channel. |
It overturned off the Kent coast on Tuesday night, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) said. | It overturned off the Kent coast on Tuesday night, the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) said. |
One crew member was rescued from the upturned hull. The search is continuing for the other crew members. | One crew member was rescued from the upturned hull. The search is continuing for the other crew members. |
A coastguard search and rescue helicopter based at Lydd, two lifeboats from Ramsgate and the coastguard rescue team from Margate are involved. | A coastguard search and rescue helicopter based at Lydd, two lifeboats from Ramsgate and the coastguard rescue team from Margate are involved. |
A spokeswoman for the MCA said the search was concentrated in an area from Ramsgate to the mid-channel. | A spokeswoman for the MCA said the search was concentrated in an area from Ramsgate to the mid-channel. |
At the scene: Simon Jones, BBC South East reporter | |
It is understood the coastguard are still looking for two crew members after a fishing boat capsized off the Kent coast last night. | |
One person was rescued from the upturned hull early this morning after being spotted by a passing boat. He has been airlifted to hospital. | |
Two lifeboats are currently searching off North Foreland. |