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'Major incident' as boating event hit by stormy weather | 'Major incident' as boating event hit by stormy weather |
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At least 10 people have been injured during an incident at an international boating event on Strangford Lough in County Down. | |
A major rescue effort is under way after about 80 sailing dinghies were hit by a sudden squall. | |
It is understood some boats capsized and up to 100 people, including children, may be involved. | It is understood some boats capsized and up to 100 people, including children, may be involved. |
The Belfast coastguard said they believe all those in the water have been accounted for. | |
However, rescue units at the scene, including the helicopters and lifeboats, are carrying out further searches. | |
The injured are being treated by ambulances at the scene. | |
A GP14 world championship event was being held on the lough at Killyleagh. | |
The Bangor and Portaferry Coastguard rescue teams, the Portaferry and Newcastle RNLI lifeboats, the Irish Coast Guard helicopter along with the helicopter from RAF Valley have been sent to the scene. | The Bangor and Portaferry Coastguard rescue teams, the Portaferry and Newcastle RNLI lifeboats, the Irish Coast Guard helicopter along with the helicopter from RAF Valley have been sent to the scene. |