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
Significant damage was seen on the vessel's left hand side
A large gaping hole was made by the collision, and the speedboat's metal frame was bent by the impact
The 29-foot motorboat was hired by the family in Nerano and were travelling towards Positano when the tragedy struck at around 6:30pm Thursday
Adrienne Vaughan (left), 45, her husband Mike White, daughter Leanna, 14, and son Mason, 11, pose at the Trevi Fountain in Rome. The family were enjoying a summer tour of Europe
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.
A witness said the skipper of the speedboat appeared 'drunk' after it crashed into the yacht
Shocking images showed the wedding party looking over the ship's edge after the crash
The family 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'.
Vaughan's husband Mike White was also injured in the crash, and their two children were treated for shock
Guests were seen dancing and enjoying the wedding moments before the collision, when the music fell silent as the party realized what had occurred
The family's speedboat collided with a large ship upon which around 85 people were celebrating
The wedding ship that the speedboat struck was reportedly filled with visitors from America and Germany
Ms Vaughan graduated with an MBA from the NYU Stern School of Business before her lucrative publishing career
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.
The family were travelling to the picturesque cliffside town of Positano on the Amalfi coast when the tragic accident happened. The family were in Rome just days ago
The children were unharmed in the accident but suffered from shock, and have reportedly been taken to the village of Sant'Agata dei due Golfi in the Gulf of Naples, where the family had been staying on their vacation.
Members of the wedding party were taken to shore for questioning about the incident, and an investigation has been launched by the Amalfi Port Authority.
Just days ago the family had visited Rome and shared pictures of them in front of the Trevi Fountain and Colosseum.
The family had visited London three weeks ago.
The air ambulance at the scene where the two boats collided in a fatal accident
A coastguard speedboat at the scene
Two ambulances attended the scene
Ms Vaughan was named the US president of the Bloomsbury publishing house in 2021, and had joined the company a year before as an executive director and COO
The publishing executive was described as a 'charismatic true leader'
Ms Vaughan was named the US president of the Bloomsbury publishing house in 2021, and had joined the company a year before as an executive director and COO.
From 2015 to 2018 she had worked for the Disney publishing group.
She was described as 'charismatic true leader', by a former colleague on LinkedIn, who added: 'She was my coach and my mentor. I loved working with her every day. It was always ready to help others.'
Vaughan graduated with an MBA from the NYU Stern School of Business before her publishing career, which also saw her work for Oxford University Press.
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