More details emerge after Swindon teen killed in horror 'boat explosion'
The tourist boat carried more than 30 passengers and left 24 injured as authorities investigate the cause of the fire and explosion.
- Sixteen-Year-Old Abbie Lainton from Swindon died on July 30 following a July 27 tourist boat fire off the coast of Bayahbe in the Dominican Republic that injured 24 passengers.
- Passengers reported smelling petrol before a loud pop caused the vessel to explode as it returned from Saona Island; those on board leaped into the sea as flames engulfed the boat.
- Abbie suffered severe burns and was rushed to an intensive care unit, dying three days after the fire; her two siblings were also injured in the accident.
- The Foreign Office is providing consular assistance to the Lainton family, while a GoFundMe memorial fundraiser has raised more than £21,000 as tributes pour in from across Swindon.
- Swindon Lightning Cheerleading opened their doors on Sunday, August 9, for community members to share memories, with a spokesperson stating, "She brought so much light to our gym.
14 Articles
14 Articles
A 16-year-old British teenager died after a tourist boat caught fire on the coast of the Dominican Republic on July 27. Abbie Lainton, from Swindon, UK, suffered burns in about 60% of the body when the catamaran, which carried 35 people, exploded while returning from Saona Island to Bayahibe. She was rescued and taken to a hospital, but died three days later, on July 30. Five teenagers die after car crash in the USA At least 18 workers die in an…
A total of 24 of the approximately 35 people on a boat with tourists were injured.
Sixteen-Year-Old Brit Girl Tragically Dies After Tourist Boat Catches Fire, 24 Others Injured
A tourist boat carrying more than 30 passengers suddenly caught fire off the coast of Bayahíbe in the Dominican Republic on 27 July. A total of 24 people were reported injured, while 16-year-old Abbie Linton died. The Swindon, Wiltshire, local reportedly suffered severe burns and was rushed to an intensive care unit but died three days later. Among the injured were her siblings, Bradley and Carley, who were also taken to hospital. According to r…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 50% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
