6 hurt as boats collide

Six persons were thrown from one of the vessels, but they were recovered and taken to the St James Medical Facility, where they were treated for their injuries. There were no fatalities and the persons were said to be in a stable condition in the aftermath of the collision.

Public Relations Officer of the Coast Guard, Lieutenant Manswell, yesterday advised that persons going on boat ride parties, walk with their own life jackets, or ensure that one is provided by the ship’s captain, whenever they are going out on pleasure cruises.

This would ensure that their chances of survival are higher when they go out to sea.