A hire boat sank on the Norfolk Broads after hitting the river bank.

The 45ft Sapphire Light 2 was trying to turn when it struck the metal quay heading which lines the edge of the river.

The vessel began to take on water and eventually sunk until it was almost completely submerged.

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Herbert Woods, the hire company that owns the boat, confirmed that all those on board were able to get off safe and unharmed.

 

The company alerted the Broads Authority about the incident, which happened earlier this month, on the River Yare near Langley Dyke.

The site of the sunken vessel was highlighted with yellow beacons until it was raised from the riverbed on August 14. 

A spokesman for the Broads Authority said: "The sunken vessel has been removed and recovered.

"The quay heading involved in this incident, which is not managed or owned by the Broads Authority, is part of the river bank and does not move.

"Following the incident, our Rangers have been down to the site to undertake a thorough check for any unmarked hazards and have not been able to locate anything of concern."