A crew member from a Princess cruise ship has died after going overboard near Cancun. The incident occurred on the Regal Princess, which had departed from Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

The company has confirmed the death and expressed condolences to the crew member's family and friends. Support services are being offered to those affected by the event.

Further details about the incident are available from the company, which has released a statement regarding the death and the subsequent search and rescue efforts, assisted by local authorities and another cruise ship, the Carnival Jubilee.