Firefighter dies after two boats crash at Neyland Marina

A firefighter has died in an incident at Neyland Marina in Milford Haven.

The 35-year-old died after two boats crashed in the waterway at 11.30am on Tuesday.

Police have now confirmed that the man was a serving firefighter with Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service.

Emergency services at the scene of the incident on Tuesday morning (Martin Cavaney)

Reports have suggested that the incident happened during a training exercise but this has not been confirmed by Dyfed-Powys Police.

A spokeswoman said: “Next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers. Specialist teams from both the fire and rescue service and police were also on scene supporting witnesses.

“We have informed the Marine Accident Investigation Board and will be working with them to establish what happened here today.

“Our thoughts go out to the family of the deceased and to his colleagues at Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service.”

The Welsh Ambulance Service and the Coastguard were also at the scene on Tuesday morning.