Large boat on fire

A boat that was on fire yesterday on the Isle of Wight has now sunk.

Officers were called to East Cowes Marina shortly after 1pm following reports of smoke billowing from a motor cruiser moored up near to The Lifeboat pub.

Divers are now in the process of trying to contain the diesel in the boat from leaking out into the waters of the marina.

Firefighters are tackling a large boat fire on the Isle of Wight.

Officers were called to East Cowes Marina shortly after 1pm following reports of smoke billowing from a motor cruiser moored up near to The Lifeboat pub.

Two appliances from Newport and one from East Cowes Fire Station were initially sent to the scene, but a further two appliances from Ryde have been deployed to the scene to assist colleagues.

Thick, black smoke is billowing across East Cowes as flames engulf the luxury vessel, believed to be worth up to £5 million.

Residents in the area have been advised to keep windows and doors shut.