Two Women Dead, 14 Injured, Two Still Missing After Late-Night Boat Collision Off Anse Cochon

Saint Lucia PM Mourns Two Women Killed in Anse Cochon Boat Collision

Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre has extended condolences to the families of two young women killed in a late-night boat collision off Anse Cochon that also left 14 people injured and two others missing.

The collision occurred at approximately 11:55 p.m. Saturday when the vessel Ocean Angel collided with the pirogue Mango Tours off Saint Lucia’s western coast.

Police identified those killed as Mhakeida Nestor, 21, of La Fargue, Choiseul, and Debbie Dolor, 25, of Market Road, Soufrière.

“On behalf of the Government and people of Saint Lucia, I extend my deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of Mhakeida Nestor and Debbie Dolor,” Pierre said. “We mourn with you during this time of immense grief.”

Preliminary investigations by the Royal Saint Lucia Police Force indicate that Mango Tours was travelling south while Ocean Angel was heading north. Mango Tours sank following the impact, while Ocean Angel sustained significant damage.

Fourteen people were injured, while emergency responders continued searching Sunday for two people who remained unaccounted for.

Pierre said his thoughts were with the injured and the families awaiting news of their missing loved ones.

The prime minister commended the Police Marine Unit, Saint Lucia Fire Service, Coast Guard, medical personnel and others involved in the emergency response.

“The Government will continue to support the ongoing response and the investigations into the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident,” Pierre said.

Police said the investigation and search-and-rescue operation remain ongoing.

This article was originally published by Antigua News Room. Read the original article here: ST. LUCIA: Two Killed in Anse Cochon Marine Collision.