Emergency services responded to a major incident at the Imperial Dock area of Leith as a ship toppled over in a dry dock. There were 33 reported injuries, and a number of people remain in hospital after the incident on Wednesday, March 22. Shocking new images show the extent of the “catastrophe”, as one witness described it.
5. Health and Safety Executive
The Health and Safety Executive has been informed. An HSE spokesman said on Thursday: "We will have inspectors at the scene today to begin an investigation into this incident, working with Police Scotland." Photo: Jane Barlow
6. Injuries
NHS Lothian said on Thursday that of those treated at the RIE, nine have been discharged and eight are still in hospital, some with serious injuries, while the four patients at the WGH are awaiting discharge.
NHS Fife said two patients remain in its hospitals. Photo: Jane Barlow