Powerboat driver dies after crashing into a houseboat during race near Lowestoft

A powerboat driver has died after crashing into a houseboat during a racing event near Lowestoft.

The man was in his 50s, Suffolk Police said.

The collision occurred 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.”

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