British man killed and six people injured in Sardinia yacht crash

Yacht reportedly crashed into rocks when swerving in attempt to avoid collision with another vessel

A British man has reportedly died and six people were injured after a yacht sailing near a resort in Sardinia crashed into rocks on Sunday.

The 63-year-old man reported to be the owner of the 21-metre yacht was unconscious but still alive when he was rescued by the Italian coastguard of Olbia and Porto Cervo. However, first responders said he died immediately after.