A powerboat driver has died after crashing into a houseboat during a racing event near Lowestoft.Brett Duncan, 51, was injured during a lone racing accident at about 6.50pm on Thursday at the Lowestoft and Oulton Broad Motor Boat Club, the Circuit Powerboat Association (CPA) said.
Suffolk Police said: “The East of England Ambulance Service, Coastguard and a volunteer paramedic from Suffolk Accident Rescue Service (SARS) were also on the scene but despite the best efforts of medical personnel, the driver of the powerboat – a man aged in his 50s – sadly died at the scene.”There were no other injuries as a result of the collision.”This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly.Please refresh the page for the latest version.You can receive breaking news alerts on a smartphone or tablet via the Sky News app. You can also follow us on WhatsApp and subscribe to our YouTube channel to keep up with the latest news.