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Three dead after family get into difficulty in sea

Three dead after family get into difficulty in sea

Summary

Three people from the same family—a man, a woman, and a teenage girl—died after getting into trouble in the sea near Shoreham-by-Sea. A younger girl from the family is in critical condition in the hospital. Emergency services responded quickly and have finished searching the area.

Key Facts

  • Four family members entered the sea for a swim and got into difficulty.
  • Three died: a man, a woman, and a teenage girl.
  • One younger girl is in critical condition in the hospital.
  • Emergency teams involved included coastguards, lifeboats, air ambulances, police, and ambulance crews.
  • The incident happened near Shoreham Port around 3:00 PM on August 18, 2026.
  • A main road nearby (A259) was closed after the incident.
  • Local people reported rough sea conditions due to high winds, despite warm weather.
  • The community and local leaders expressed sympathy and asked people to avoid the area during the emergency response.
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