The Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard has launched an extensive search and rescue operation off the country’s north-western peninsula following a collision between two vessels on Sunday evening.
According to an official media release issued by the Coast Guard, several individuals remain unaccounted for as emergency personnel continue their search. Emergency crews were dispatched immediately following the maritime crash to locate the missing passengers and evaluate conditions at the scene.
A number of survivors have been brought to safety, with several sustaining non-life-threatening injuries. Coast Guard personnel provided initial treatment before evacuating the injured by TTCG ambulance to a medical facility for further treatment.
The ongoing search effort is receiving joint tactical support from the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service Air Support Unit, which is providing aerial reconnaissance over the search zone to help locate those still missing at sea.
The Coast Guard stated that it remains fully committed to maritime safety and security, maintaining that it will continue working alongside partner agencies to safeguard lives in national waters.
