British technology tycoon Mike Lynch is among six tourists missing after a luxury yacht sank in bad weather off the coast of Sicily, sources said.
A body, believed to be that of the vessel’s chef, has been found and 15 people were rescued, according to local media.
Four of the missing passengers are British and two are American, Italian news website la Reppublica stated.
The superyacht, named Bayesian, capsized at about 5am off Palermo and was flying a British flag, according to ship-tracking site Marine Traffic.
The body was found near the wreck at a depth of 50m (164ft), fire and rescue services said.
A spokesperson for Mr Lynch said there was no comment.
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