Boat explosion leaves two men in hospital

RNLI, coastguard, fire and ambulance crews were called to the scene on Tuesday

Two men are in hospital with burns after an explosion and fire on a boat.

RNLI, coastguard, fire and ambulance crews were called to the yacht in Lymington Harbour on Tuesday shortly before 12:45 BST.

One of the men onboard suffered "significant burn injuries to his face, hands and legs", the RNLI said.

The pair were treated by lifeboat crews before being taken into the care of paramedics and air ambulance doctors.

The men were taken to hospital after the explosion in Lymington Harbour

South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS) said the man with serious burns, aged in his 40s, was taken to hospital by road with the air ambulance team travelling with them.

The second man was taken to hospital for treatment to minor burns, SCAS said.

Lymington lifeboat crewman James Douch said: "All the rescue services and marina staff worked together seamlessly to administer vital casualty care.

"We wish the casualties a speedy recovery."

The cause of the explosion and fire in the engine compartment of the boat is not yet known.