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Girl, 15, dies after boat crash at marina near Southampton

A 15-year-old girl has died after a boat crash at a marina near Southampton.

Hampshire Police said the collision between a rib and a buoy in Southampton Water, near Netley, happened shortly after 10am on Saturday.

Police said 12 people who were on board the boat were taken to hospital.

"Sadly, one of the passengers, a 15-year-old girl, was pronounced dead in hospital," a statement said.

“The girl’s next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers from Hampshire Constabulary."

The beach at Netley, Hampshire (PA)

Hampshire Police said the force is working alongside the Coastguard and Marine Accident Investigation Branch.

"Enquiries into the circumstances remain ongoing, and we would ask anyone who witnessed the incident, or perhaps captured footage of it, to please contact police immediately on 101, quoting incident 554 of today’s date," the statement said.

The coastguard said it received multiple 999 calls in the wake of the crash.

A spokeswoman said: "Three lifeboats, a coastguard rescue team and the ambulance service were all called to assist.

"There were some injuries and the 12 people who were on board were taken to shore and handed into the care of the ambulance service."

A spokesman for the South Central Ambulance Service said that no-one else involved in the crash suffered life threatening injuries.

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