Two people on separate yachts have died during the Sydney to Hobart race overnight.

At about 11.50pm, police were told a crew member on board a yacht had been struck by a sail boom.

Crew members performed CPR but the injured person did not survive.

Two people have died on separate yachts in the Sydney to Hobart race. (Dominic Lorrimer)

The yacht has changed its course to Jervis Bay, where it is expected to arrive at about 7am.

In a similar incident on another yacht at about 2.15am, a crew member was struck by a sail boom and died despite fellow crew administering CPR.

A police vessel is escorting that yacht to Bateman’s Bay, where it is expected to arrive at about 7am.

9News understands the two vessels involved were Bowline and Flying Fish Arctos.

You May Also Like

Inside Brad and Angelina’s daughter Shiloh’s transformation as 18-year-old moves on from tomboy phase

While many young girls would jump at the chance to play a…

Karoline Leavitt Taunts Her Haters By Reviving Pricey Cross Necklace Obsession

Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Karoline…

Hmmm: Dow Jumps 1000 Points in Market-Wide Rebound

The past week has reminded everyone about two sure-fire ways to…

Tuesday's Final Word

Closing the tabs … Elon Musk escalated his war of words…