A devastating incident on the waters of Southampton has led to the tragic death of a 15-year-old schoolgirl, Emily Lewis. The accident, described by an investigator as an “accident waiting to happen,” occurred during a high-speed boat trip operated by Southampton company SeaDogz.

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The fatal event unfolded on a morning in August 2020, when the rigid inflatable boat (RIB) carrying Emily and her family struck a buoy at approximately 44mph in Southampton Water. Emily, a resident of Park Gate, sustained severe injuries after being thrown against the boat’s hand railing. Despite being rushed to the hospital, she succumbed to her injuries later that day.

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