Man dies and another man missing after boat crash in Portsmouth

The accident involving a private rigid hulled inflatable happened near Tipner yesterday evening

Author: Maria GreenwoodPublished 15th Aug 2025

A man's died and another man is missing after a boat crash in Portsmouth.

The crash happened near Tipner in Portsmouth, which was reported to us shortly before 8:00pm on Thursday 14 August.

A man in his 60s from Emsworth was pronounced deceased at the scene.

His family have been told and are being supported by officers.

A man in his 50s from West Sussex was taken to hospital, but has since been discharged.

A spokesperson for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said:

"Enquiries are ongoing to locate a third person, a man in his 60s from Havant, who is still outstanding.

"We are liaising with the Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) during the early stages of an investigation to establish what has happened."

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