Horror at sea: 37 involved in boat crash, 5 missing

A major maritime disaster unfolded in the waters off Chaguaramas on Sunday evening when two pleasure vessels collided, leaving at least six people injured, five reported missing and triggering an intense sea and aerial search for passengers feared lost in the water.

The collision, which occurred around 6.30 p.m.  in the vicinity of Point Cannings, near Staubles Bay, resulted in several passengers being thrown overboard and one of the vessels sinking.

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Among those initially reported missing was a 17-year-old girl.