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."

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.