A major incident has been declared after 90 dinghies capzised in Strangford Lough, Co Down.
It's understood a world championship regatta was underway near Killyleagh when the incident happened – and that around 100 people are in the water.
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The UK Coastguard says strong winds and squally showers hit the area around 2 this afternoon, some boats capsized and others were struggling to cope in the conditions.
A search and rescue operation is continuing involving the Coastguard north and south, RNLI lifeboats and the RAF.
