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| Powerboats crash in sea regatta | Powerboats crash in sea regatta |
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| Emergency teams have been called to a serious crash during powerboat racing at the Dover Regatta. | Emergency teams have been called to a serious crash during powerboat racing at the Dover Regatta. |
| Dover coastguard said two boats had collided during the event, and at least one person had been trapped. | Dover coastguard said two boats had collided during the event, and at least one person had been trapped. |
| Kent Fire and Rescue Service said a man had suffered serious injuries in a speedboat and was taken to hospital by Kent Air Ambulance, at about 1230 BST. | Kent Fire and Rescue Service said a man had suffered serious injuries in a speedboat and was taken to hospital by Kent Air Ambulance, at about 1230 BST. |
| Kent Fire and Rescue Service, Kent Police, Kent Air Ambulance, and Dover Harbour Board are all at the scene. | Kent Fire and Rescue Service, Kent Police, Kent Air Ambulance, and Dover Harbour Board are all at the scene. |
| The coastguard spokesman could not give any more details. | The coastguard spokesman could not give any more details. |
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