Twenty-five people have been injured after a ship tipped over at Leith Docks in Edinburgh. Emergency services were called to the scene on Wednesday morning following reports of the ship having tipped over – which is thought to have been caused by strong winds.
These pictures show the major incident unfold.
. The Petrel
The ship that has tipped is the research vessel the 'Petrel' which has been docked in Leith since 2020. Photo: ANDY BUCHANAN
. Emergency services at Imperial Dock in Leith
The Scottish Ambulance Service sent five ambulances, an air ambulance, three trauma teams and other resources to the scene, while the fire service also attended. Photo: Andrew Milligan
5. The coastguard also sent teams to the scene.
A spokesman said: "HM Coastguard is currently assisting Police Scotland in responding to a major incident at Imperial Dry Dock in Edinburgh. "At around 9.30am, Coastguard rescue teams from Fisherrow, South Queensferry and Kinghorn were sent to the scene. "This is a multi-agency response, with the Scottish Ambulance Service and Scottish Fire and Rescue also in attendance." Photo: Jolene Campbell
6. Dales Marine Services
Dales Marine Services, which runs the dry dock, said it had no comment. Photo: Jeff J Mitchell
7. Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance
Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance leaves Imperial Dock in Leith. Photo: Andrew Milligan
8. The ship at the dry docks
The vessel tilted at a 45-degree angle at Leith dock. Picture: @tomafc83 on Twitter Photo: @tomafc83