A search was underway early Monday after a suspected smuggling boat capsized off Del Mar, killing three people. Early reports indicated nine people were missing from the boat, while four survivors were located.

Three people are dead and nine others are missing after a 'panga-style vessel' overturned in Del Mar early Monday, authorities said.

Crews were searching for survivors. It was not immediately clear how many people were on the boat, a small, open, outboard-powered craft.