Three in water after boat capsizes at Rangitīkei River bar
A boat capsized near the mouth of the Rangitīkei River in New Zealand, resulting in two deaths and one injury. Emergency services, including the Coastguard and St John, responded to the scene to assist the victims.
Why it matters
This is a local tragedy involving maritime safety and emergency response coordination.
<p>Two people have died and another has been injured after a boat capsized near the mouth of the Rangitīkei River this morning.</p> <p>Police were told of the incident at 8.35am, Manawatū Area Commander Inspector Matenga Gray said. </p> <p>"Three people were reported to be in the water. Sadly, two people died, while another sustained injuries and has been taken to hospital."</p> <p><b></b><a href="https://www.tvnz.co.nz/player/newsclip/two-dead-one-injured-after-boat-capsizes-off-manawatu-coast" target="_blank"><b>Two dead, one injured, after boat capsizes off Manawatū coast - Watch on TVNZ+</b></a></p> <p>Coastguard's National Operations Centre was notified just after 8am.
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