Coastguard and RNLI crews from Sussex are involved in a search for a vessel this afternoon (Saturday).
HM Coastguard said that a report of a vessel in difficulty, 23 miles south of Beachy Head, was received just after midday.
Eastbourne and Newhaven lifeboats, along with Eastbourne, Bexhill and Langdon Battery Coastguard Teams are involved in the operation.
UK Border Force is also involved in the incident.
It’s understood that approximately 30 people on the vessel in question.
HM Coastguard said:
“HM Coastguard is currently coordinating a search and rescue response to an incident 23 miles south of Beachy Head.
“A report was received just after midday that a vessel with approximately 30 people on board was in difficulty.
“We have sent Eastbourne and Newhaven RNLI lifeboats, and Bexhill, Eastbourne and Langdon Battery Coastguard Rescue Teams.
“HM Coastguard is only concerned with preservation of life, rescuing those in trouble and bringing them safely back to shore, where they will be handed over to the relevant partner emergency services or authorities.”
More Radio has contacted UK Border Force for a statement.
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