Horrific aftermath of crash that killed Bloomsbury USA president Adrienne Vaughan

Horrific aftermath of crash that killed Bloomsbury USA president Adrienne Vaughan

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Horrific aftermath of crash that killed Bloomsbury USA president Adrienne Vaughan: Mangled speedboat is lifted out of the water after ‘drunk’ skipper slammed into 130ft wedding yacht

  • Heartbreaking footage has revealed the aftermath of the horror speedboat crash that killed Bloomsbury USA president Adrienne Vaughan
  • The 45-year-old tragically died after a ‘drunk’ skipper slammed their motorboat into a 130-foot ship hosting a wedding party 
  • Locals were spotted leering at the mangled vessel as it was hauled from the water, where a gaping hole was seen on the side of the speedboat

By WILL POTTER FOR DAILYMAIL.COM

Heartbreaking footage has revealed the aftermath of the horror speedboat crash that killed Bloomsbury USA president Adrienne Vaughan on the Amalfi coast on Thursday.

Authorities were seen hoisting the Gozzo Sorrentini vessel out of the water, some time after its ‘drunk’ skipper slammed the boat into the side of a 130-foot ship that was hosting a wedding party.

Dozens of locals gathered to watch the mangled speedboat’s return to the shore, and significant damage could be seen along its left hand side. A large hole had opened up where the two ships collided, and the metal frame at the front of the motorboat was bent by the impact.

Vaughan, 45, was tragically pronounced dead at the scene after being struck by the wedding yacht’s propellers, while her husband underwent surgery on a dislocated shoulder Thursday evening and her children were treated for shock.

Locals were seen leering at the mangled speedboat when it was pulled from the water

Vaughan, 45, was tragically pronounced dead at the scene after being struck by the wedding yacht’s propellers, while her husband underwent surgery on a dislocated shoulder Thursday evening and her children were treated for shock.

Separate footage captured captured the moment the wedding party fell silent as the speedboat struck their ship, where guests rushed to the side of the vessel after the two boats crunched together.

The bride and groom and their guests were seen dancing and enjoying the picturesque scenery just moments before the music fell silent as the speedboat slammed into the side.

Guests were heard exclaiming ‘Oh my god’ as they flung inflatables at the family.

One witness, Pietro luzzolino, told Corriere del Mezzogiorno newspaper that the skipper of the speedboat was ‘vomiting’ and ‘gave the impression he was drunk’.

The 30-year-old driver also failed toxicology tests after the tragedy, according to Italian outlets Ansa and Italy24.

The family, from New York, had chartered a motorboat in Nerano and yesterday were travelling towards Positano. At about 6.30pm in Fiordo di Furore they crashed into a 130ft Tortuga ship.

Ms Vaughan had rented the 29ft speedboat with her family for a trip off the coast, according to Agenzia Giornalistica Italia.

It is unclear what caused the speedboat to collide with the large sailing yacht, which was carrying about 85 visitors from America and Germany who were celebrating a wedding.

Moments after the crash, the guests were seen looking panicked over the cruiser’s edge as Ms Vaughan was flung overboard and between the two ship hulls.

She suffered horrific injuries as she was struck by the propellers, and Iuzzolino said she was ‘supported by her children and husband’.

Emergency services rushed to the scene after the collision, and Ms Vaughan was taken to a pier where first responders tried desperately to save her life in an ambulance.

When her condition deteriorated, an air ambulance was also called to the area, but by the time it arrived at around 7pm she was declared dead.

Her body was reportedly taken to the morgue at the Mercato San Severino hospital.

Ms Vaughan’s husband was also thrown off the boat and suffered serious limb injuries, including a dislocated shoulder.

He was rushed to hospital in Castiglione di Ravello, and underwent surgery on his left shoulder late Thursday evening, according to Il Mattino.

The skipper of the boat was also injured and taken to hospital. It was unclear what he failed the toxicology test for. The 55-year-old driver of the wedding ship passed a toxicology test.

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