Breaking News: Two missing, 35 injured in Phuket speedboat crash

PHUKET: Two tourists are missing after a speedboat crashed with a fishing boat between Koh Yao Noi and Phi Phi Island, east of Phuket, this afternoon.

Marine Police have rescued 35 of the 37 tourists who were on board the speedboat. All suffered varying degrees of injury, it was confirmed to the Phuket Gazette.

Rescue workers and hospital staff, prepared to provide immediate medical care, are waiting with officials at Rassada Pier.

— Natthaphol Wittayarungrote

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