FIRE and coastguard crews were involved in the rescue of four men after their motorboat caught fire off the Hampshire coast.

The men in their 50s and 60s were helped to safety by the crew of another passing boat as the yacht caught fire of North Hayling.

Several people called Solent Coastguard who said it was drifting towards moored vessels and there was a danger of the fire spreading.

Having towed it closer to shore, fire crews took over tackling the flames.

Two coastguard rescue teams, three RNLI lifeboats and Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service took part in the operation.