Bristol man injured in jetski crash
The 62-year-old has suffered suspected chest and spinal injuries as well as wounds to his face and arms after the incident which happened shortly after 3pm yesterday.
The crash happened near roughly 100 metres off the beach at the coastal town of Teignmouth, which is about six miles south west of Exmouth.
A coastguard rescue team was called to the scene after several concerned members of the public saw the incident.
Another man, aged 59, was less severely injured and there are unconfirmed reports that a swimmer was also hurt in the collision.
The Bristol man had to be winched from the sea by a coastguard helicopter and taken to Torbay Hospital by land ambulance.
The coastguard immediately broadcast a mayday relay to initiate a response from any vessels nearby that could assist the persons suspected injured in the water.
Mark Satchell, watch manager at Brixham Coastguard, said: "It is unknown at this stage what the circumstances are surrounding this collision which happened approximately 100 metres off Teignmouth Beach.
"Further investigations into this incident are taking place."
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