FALL RIVER, MASS. (WHDH) - The U.S. Coast Guard and other first responders are searching for a person who fell in the water from a boat collision off the coast of Fall River on Saturday, officials said.
Multiple agencies responded to an area off the coast of Spar Island Saturday evening for reports a person who went overboard after a boat collision, according to the Coast Guard.
One person was rescued, but another was missing, according to the Coast Guard.
Both air- and water-based crews were searching for the person.
As of 10:30 a.m. Sunday that person is still missing, the USCG said.
No other information was immediately available.
This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.
#Update #FallRiver boat collision, one person remains missing. @USCGNortheast Station Castle Hill, Fall River Harbormaster, @MAEnviroPolice, and local divers are continuing the search this morning. #SAR
— USCGNortheast (@USCGNortheast) September 29, 2019
#Update One person was rescued from the Spar Island, #FallRiver boat collision, one person remains missing. @USCGNortheast Station Castle Hill and local agencies will search through the night. #SAR
— USCGNortheast (@USCGNortheast) September 29, 2019
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