A search is underway in the English Channel after parts of a pleasure boat were spotted in the water off the coast of Hastings, Sky News has learned.
HM Coastguard is coordinating a response after reports were received that parts of a ship were found in the waters south of the East Sussex resort town.
The alarm was raised at around 8:45 am today.
A search and rescue helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft were sent to the area, as well as the RNLI’s all-weather lifeboat from Hastings. Nearby vessels are also helping.
The RNLI said in a statement: “The Hastings RNLI all-weather lifeboat was launched at 8.57am today after being designated by HM Coastguard.”
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