Superyacht worth £6m sinks in Torquay Harbour after setting on fire

Fire crews battled the blaze on the 85ft yacht for hours as witnesses reported minor explosions

A superyacht estimated to be worth 6m has sunk after firefighters battled to extinguish a fire on the vessel while it was moored in a marina in south-west England.

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service (DSFRS) said there was approximately 8,000 litres of fuel on the 85ft boat that led to people being evacuated from the marina in Torquay.