Two boats crash due to sun glare on hottest day of the year

Two boats crash due to sun glare on hottest day of the year reports a collision involving a motorboat and a yacht near Gosport, with the Gosport and Fareham Inshore Rescue Service responding at 10:10am on Thursday. The article says no injuries were reported, but the motorboat suffered significant damage while the yacht incurred only minor harm. It attributes the incident partly to sun glare, citing extreme temperatures and referencing a record-breaking 36.1C the day before in Gosport. A spokesperson for GAFIRS said working in dry suits and rescue equipment in such heat is far from comfortable, but the volunteers carried out the response professionally and without hesitation. GAFIRS also reminded water users to take extra care and look again before manoeuvring, particularly in bright conditions. No further details on causes or accountability were provided.