The U.S. Coast Guard reported the rescue of five individuals and ongoing search efforts for three more after a boat collision in Old Saybrook, Connecticut on Monday night.
According to Fox 61, the rescued boaters were taken to a hospital for medical treatment.
The Coast Guard confirmed that the search is focused on locating the missing individuals who were not wearing life jackets.
DEADLY SUPERYACHT SINKING OFF COAST OF SICILY UNDER INVESTIGATION FOR POSSIBLE MANSLAUGHTER
The U.S. Coast Guard said it rescued five people and is searching for three others following a boat crash that happened Monday night in Old Saybrook, Connecticut. (Getty Images)
The boat was traveling at a high speed when it struck a break wall and broke apart, resulting in injuries to the five passengers, the Coast Guard reported.
The current conditions of those involved in the accident remain unknown.
WOMAN, CHILD, TORTOISE, CAT RESCUED FROM SAILBOAT OFFSHORE HAWAII
The five boaters who were rescued were transported to a hospital for treatment, the Coast Guard said. (Getty Images)
The Old Saybrook Fire Department is leading the investigation, with Coast Guard stations in New London and Cape Cod aiding in the search.
The boat was traveling at a high speed when it struck a break wall, the Coast Guard said. (Getty Images)
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The incident is currently under investigation.
