Firefighter dies in boat crash near Neyland

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Image caption, Dyfed-Powys Police and the Marine Accident Investigation Branch are investigating the fatal crash

A firefighter has been killed after two boats collided during a training exercise.

The 35-year-old, who worked for Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service, died after the crash near Neyland, Pembrokeshire, at about 11:30 BST.

Dyfed-Powys Police said his family have been informed and were being supported by officers.

The force added: "Our thoughts go out to the family and to his colleagues in the fire and rescue service."

The Marine Accident Investigation Branch and police are investigating the cause of the incident.

A Coastguard spokesman said it was asked to assist "following a report that two fire rescue vessels had collided while on exercise near Neyland in the Milford Haven area".

Image source, Geograph/Peter Whatley

Image caption, The crash happened near Neyland Marina