A complete of 25 individuals have been injured after a ship dislodged in a dry dock in Edinburgh, the Scottish Ambulance Service has stated.
Fifteen have been taken to hospital and 10 have been handled and discharged on the scene.
A significant rescue operation was launched at Imperial Dock in Leith after the vessel lurched in direction of its right-hand facet.
The Scottish Ambulance Service despatched 5 ambulances, an air ambulance, three trauma groups and different sources to the scene, whereas the hearth service and police additionally attended after being alerted at 8.35am.
Pictures present the Petrel, a analysis vessel, leaning at a 45-degree angle.
The Petrel was purchased and outfitted by the late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen.
Leith councillor Adam McVey stated the ship grew to become dislodged in robust winds and he described the incident as “terrifying” for these on board.
He tweeted: “Emergency services are responding to a major incident at Leith docks – a ship has been dislodged from its holding in strong winds.
“Terrifying for these on board, my ideas are with those that’ve been injured and hope everybody recovers shortly. Please keep away from space.”
A Police Scotland spokeswoman stated: “Officers and emergency service colleagues are responding to an incident at Imperial Dock in Leith, Edinburgh, whereby a ship on dry dock has become dislodged from its holding.
“Police have been known as to attend at round 8.35am on Wednesday and officers stay on the scene.
“The public are asked to avoid the area to allow emergency service access.”
The coastguard additionally despatched groups to the scene.
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A spokesman stated: “HM Coastguard is currently assisting Police Scotland in responding to a major incident at Imperial Dry Dock in Edinburgh.
“At round 9.30am, Coastguard rescue groups from Fisherrow, South Queensferry and Kinghorn have been despatched to the scene.
“This is a multi-agency response, with the Scottish Ambulance Service and Scottish Fire and Rescue also in attendance.”
Dales Marine Services, which runs the dry dock, stated it had no remark.
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