A vessel carrying five individuals is in distress in the English Channel, according to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency. The agency confirmed it was alerted to the situation just after 6:00 PM BST.
A search and rescue operation is underway, involving a coastguard rescue helicopter and multiple boats. RNLI lifeboats from Falmouth and Plymouth have been dispatched to the scene. A fixed-wing aircraft has also been deployed as part of the effort.
The incident occurred southwest of Eddystone Lighthouse, off the coast of Plymouth. At this time, no further details regarding the specific nature of the emergency or the type of vessel involved have been released.