do you really think that an F-111 would search for them in the bay. but correct me if im wrong BUT the two F-111 flew west after flying through the river fire and i dont think an F-111 is a serch and rescue machine.In the news report it also said the F-111 will join the search after finishing the riverfire show
there is not a clear version of a straight story as to what happened this afternoon and derek bullocks story has changed about four times i am sticking to the news report.
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I have simply quoted the news reports.there is not a clear version of a straight story as to what happened this afternoon and derek bullocks story has changed about four times i am sticking to the news report.
Sadly, no one whom has ever had an accident of any type plans on it.
All accidents are preventable as this one would have been today irrespective of the circumstances and irrespective of whom is to blame if blame HAS to be laid at someones feet.
Weather the sun was on the windshield of either vessel or not it is unlikely that at least one of them maintained a proper watch, if you cant see you reduce speed or stop. If the second vessel was NOT restricted in her maneuverability then she too was not maintaining a proper watch or the incident could almost certainly of been avoided unless the speed was so great of one vessel that the other could not get out of its way on time.
2 things cause most accidental collisions on water, speed and inattentiveness, it only takes a few moments of distraction and it can be all over.
Their is also a 3rd reason, bravado and showing off. Happened to me and the wife once in a hire boat.... a mate in another boat decided to scare us and try and get close. We were in a very underpowered vessel so I cut power and sat their. He did a few circles of us and ended up getting caught in his own wash and rode straight over the top of our bow, damaged both boats which he had to pay for. Very scary leaning back as far as you can go as a hull slides across your boat inches in front of your eyes. The wife has never got on a small boat since in over 30 years... just too scared.... hopefully and just as unlikely that this is going to be the scenario as it pans out in the wash.
This is a terrible tragedy, one that is sadly played out on our roads every day without us even giving any more to it than a passing thought. As boaters we consider ourselves to be linked by a love for the water, boats themselves and fishing so we tend to "Feel" for those whom are suffering more than we would otherwise. I feel for all party's involved in todays terrible events as most if not all Ausfishers will as well.
Sometimes we can all draw lessons from those that have erred before us, I am sure their will be lessons or reminders that we will all learn from this over the coming days.
My thoughts go out to all the victims today, and their are many more than just those on the 2 boats that collided today.
I hope my comments don't become topical, I am not accusing anyone of anything and quite frankly in the big picture I don't really care whom is to blame. They are purely my personal comments and opinions.
Kind Regards
Lloyd
Agree with you completely Lloyd.
Derek
AT 8.35pm, it was confirmed that 4 people have died as a result of this incident.
Sad day.
Phill
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Jesus, just keeps getting worse and worse. Hopefully the number gets wound back. Confirmed or not, sometimes these things jump all over the show... I hope they are wrong.
Updated report on the Courier Mail
FOUR people have been confirmed dead, according to Sky News, and others, including two children, have been injured in a collision between two boats off Brisbane's northside this afternoon.
Initial police reports said three people had been killed, a 15-year-old girl had been found unconscious, a 13-year-old girl had leg injuries and another woman was in a serious condition.
Seven people were confirmed as being injured after the boats collided about 2km off the Pinkenba boat ramp at 4.45pm (AEST) today.
Of the injured, one woman was in a serious condition and was airlifted to hospital.
The other six had injuries not considered life-threatening and were taken to Royal Brisbane Hospital.
One of the boats involved in the crash had sunk, and police said the other looked like it might sink soon.
A large number of pleasure craft are on Brisbane River for tonight's annual Riverfire fireworks festival, but it is not known whether the boats involved in the incident were recreational.
http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/s...003402,00.html
Very sad day,
News reports are all over the place actually. Might be an idea to wait until this is all confirmed by police but either way, yes, a very sad day for Brisbane
By Paula Doneman, David Murray and Kay Dibben
September 01, 2007 08:32pm
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FOUR people were killed and seven others injured, three critically, when two boats collided on Brisbane's Moreton Bay late this afternoon.
Two men, a woman in her 20s and a child died in the accident which happened in calm conditions, 2km offshore from the Pinkenba boat ramp at 4.45pm.
One of the boats involved was a 7m Fourwind, with 10 people on board, believed to be from two families.
The other craft was a Haines Hunter, with at least three adults on board.
The seven injured were taken to the Kirra St boat ramp at Pinkenba, where a fleet of ambulances were waiting.
Water police, a rescue helicopter and RAAF helicopter were still searching the water for survivors.
Police at the boat ramp set up a command centre to co-ordinate the search and rescue mission.
The accident came as dozens of boats headed up the Brisbane River for the Riverfire fireworks festival.
Ambulance officers said one woman was in a critical condition, a 15-year-old girl had been unconscious when she was brought in and a 13-year-old girl had broken legs.
At least a dozen police were at the scene and a helipad was set up at the Pinkenba boat ramp.
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Oh shit, what a day.
I'm sure they were out only to have a good time....."safety never takes a holiday"
Very sad day
Moreton
this is very sad and sent chills down the back of my spine as just today I was out there only wished i was there to help them. If this happened 2km fom pinkenba then why did it get so bad. there would have been plenty of boats out there at the time so why werent the coastguard called.
I AM NOT ACCUSING ANY ONE FOR NOT HELPING THESE PEOPLE! and i no that if they were injured without a life jackett on that it would be quite hard to fight the strong currents of the brisbane river.
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lucky_phill thank you this is more detalied information
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I SEE THAT STORY HAS HAD MORE ADDED TO IT
By Paula Doneman, David Murray and Kay Dibben
September 01, 2007 08:32pm
FOUR people, including a child, were killed when two boats collided at high speed on Brisbane's Moreton Bay late this afternoon.
Police said two men and a woman in her 20s also died when the boats, carrying passengers on their way to the Riverfire fireworks festival, collided at 4.45pm.
The accident happened 2km offshore from Pinkenba.
Ten people, including children and adults from two families, were rescued by water police and taken to waiting ambulances at Pinkenba.
Three of them were reported to have serious injuries, including a 13-year-old girl with broken legs.
Seven ambulances were lined up on shore, and paramedics had stretchers at the ready at the back of each vehicle.
At least a dozen police attended and a helipad was set up at the Pinkenba boat ramp.
Patients were being transferred to the Royal Brisbane and Women's, the Mater and Mater Children's hospitals under police escort.
Earlier, a huge rescue mission was launched involving water police, a rescue helicopter and RAAF chopper.
Police said early investigatons indicated that the boats involved were a 7m Fourwind carrying 10 people from two families, and a smaller Haines Hunter with at least three adults on board.
A police spokeswoman said: "'The crash certainly wasn't a slow-speed impact."
The accident came as dozens of boats headed up the Brisbane River to celebrate Riverfire.
Senior Sergeant Pat Swindells said one vessel had sunk and the other was in a precarious position. It was also expected to be go under.
Some of the injured were interviewed and breath-tested by police at the Pinkenba boat ramp.
A family of four was spoken to by police in an ambulance which had its doors closed to avoid media scrutiny.
In another ambulance, a young girl with minor injuries was being treated while her father looked on.
derek bullock are u a news reporter! gezz i dont think there is 1 true straight story. hopefully the out come has resulted in 0 lost lives
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