BREAKING: Crew rescued from burning ship near Eastbourne

Two people have been rescued from Sovereign Harbour this afternoon (March 21) after a fishing boat was engulfed by flames.
By The Newsroom
Published 21st Mar 2016, 13:14 BST
Updated 21st Mar 2016, 13:39 BST

This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement.

Boat fire near Sovereign Harbour picture by Arron Polton SUS-160321-130402001Boat fire near Sovereign Harbour picture by Arron Polton SUS-160321-130402001
Boat fire near Sovereign Harbour picture by Arron Polton SUS-160321-130402001

The crew are being taken to shore for medical treatment from paramedics.

The boat is thought to have suddenly caught fire at around 12.30pm.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

Another fishing boat quickly helped to rescue the burning ship’s crew after the fire took hold.

Eastbourne Lifeboat attended the scene shortly afterwards to take the injured crew to shore.

More details to follow.

Don’t miss out on all the latest breaking news where you live.

Here are four ways you can be sure you’ll be amongst the first to know what’s going on.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

1) Make our website your homepage at www.eastbourneherald.co.uk/

2) Like our Facebook page at Text to display

3) Follow us on Twitter @Eastbournenews

4) Register with us by clicking on ‘sign in’ (top right corner). You can then receive our daily newsletter AND add your point of view to stories that you read here.

And do share with your family and friends - so they don’t miss out!

The Eastbourne Herald - always the first with your local news.

Be part of it.

Related topics:Sovereign HarbourEastbourne HeraldFacebookTwitter