India, May 6 -- At least three people died, and seven others went missing after a small boat capsized off the coast near San Diego, California, US, officials said on Tuesday.

The United States Coast Guard said the panga-style vessel overturned in the vicinity of Del Mar beach.

"The seven missing individuals were reported to be missing Monday morning after survivors of an overturned panga-style vessel reported that there were missing and unaccounted-for people to local first responders," read the statement issued by the Coast Guard.

The four injured were sent to hospitals, authorities told CNN.

Their injuries range from mild to severe, Encinitas Deputy Fire Chief Jorge Sanchez was quoted as saying by the American news channel.

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