
Lymington Lifeboat rush to the aid of two victims of boat explosion
The Lymington lifeboat was paged at 12.44pm yesterday (Tuesday 11 June) to reports of an explosion on a vessel in Lymington Yacht Haven.
Once on scene, it was established there were two casualties, one with significant burn injuries to his face, hands, and legs.
The lifeboat crew were first on scene and updated HM Coastguard crew on the status of the two casualties.
Lifeboat crew administered emergency first aid to both victims, cooling and wrapping burns along with administering a nebuliser to negate any risk of inhalation burns.
The Air Ambulance, Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service, ambulance crews, the HART rescue team, and HM Coastguard were in attendance.
The casualties were handed over to the care of paramedics and air ambulance doctors for further treatment.
Lifeboat crewman James Douch commented: ‘All the rescue services and marina staff worked together seamlessly to administer vital casualty care. We wish the casualties a speedy recovery.’
Crew: Declan O'Riordan (Helm), James Douch, Simon Nuding, Phil Baker, Piers Horobin, Allan Punton, Ed Wallrock.
RNLI Contact details:
Jo Styles, Deputy Lifeboat Press Officer, Lymington Lifeboat Station (07725) 640871 Jo_Styles@rnli.org.uk
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