Five Still Reported Missing Following Boating Collision Off Chaguaramas, Several Others Injured Sunday Evening
Monday, 9 November 2026 — Updated Report
Five people are now reportedly missing following a boating collision off Chaguaramas on Sunday evening, November 8, 2026, with several others said to have sustained injuries.
The updated information follows earlier reports that four people were unaccounted for after two vessels collided shortly after 6:00 p.m. in waters near the Coast Guard Base.
According to preliminary accounts, a speedboat collided with another vessel, resulting in injuries to several passengers who were subsequently transported to the St. James Medical Complex for medical attention.
Of particular concern is the updated number of missing persons, which has reportedly increased to five.
Among those said to be unaccounted for are an 18-year-old male and a 17-year-old female. The identities and ages of the remaining three individuals have not yet been confirmed.
Questions have also emerged surrounding the operation of one of the vessels.
It is alleged that a child, believed to be approximately 12 years old, was operating the speedboat under adult supervision at the time of the collision.
However, that allegation has not been independently verified, and no official determination has been established concerning who was operating either vessel or what caused the collision.
The exact number of passengers aboard the boats, the severity of the reported injuries and the circumstances leading to the incident remain unclear.
The latest missing-person count and other preliminary details are still awaiting independent or official confirmation.
This remains a developing story. TG News will provide further updates as verified information becomes available.