Update: Man who died in Oulton Broad crash is named
A powerboat struck a houseboat during a race last night (Thu 24 July)
Last updated 25th Jul 2025
It's been confirmed that a man in his 50s has died after a crash during a race at Oulton Broad.
The collision between a powerboat and a houseboat happened at around 7pm last night (Thu 24 July) during a race close to the Water Sports Centre.
East of England Ambulance Service, the Coastguard and a volunteer paramedic from Suffolk Accident Rescue Service attended the scene alongside Suffolk Police but despite their best efforts the driver of the powerboat died at the scene.
No other injuries have been reported.
The Marine Accident Safety Bureau is leading the investigation.
Race organisers, the Circuit Powerboat Association has named the man as 51 year old Brett Duncan, it says, "As an experienced and popular member of the power boating community, we are shocked and saddened by Brett's untimely passing and our sincere thoughts and condolences are with his family and friends at this tragic time.
"We would like to express our thanks and gratitude to all of the event staff and the emergency services for their swift and timely response to the incident.
"Due to the ongoing nature of the investigation, there will be no further details released at this time.
"We also request that the family is given the privacy that they need to grieve."