A man has died after a collision between two powerboats at Dover Regatta earlier today (8 August). 41 year old Alex Edmunds was taking part in a race in Dover harbour when the accident happened, and died at the scene.
Hundreds of people were watching the organised race when the incident occured. Emergency services were alerted to the accident at 12:40, shortly before an air sea rescue display was due to take place, with many people continuing to watch on, initially believing the incident to be part of the weekend's events.
Police have impounded both boats, and are now conducting an investigation. The man's family have been informed.
Updated: 9 August 2009, 01:11
