At Least 18 EO Smith Crew Members Rescued From Waters in Coventry

Emergency officials responded to West Shore Drive in Coventry for a water rescue that may involve as many as 18 people part of the E.O. Smith High School crew team, police confirm.

A student told NBC Connecticut that the wind picked up and the two boats rolled over. Some students ended in Coventry Lake. 

Some people have been transported to the hospital for evaluation. Police could not confirm the number of people or if there are any injuries. However, people at the scene told NBC Connecticut that everyone was fine. 

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