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Fifteen people have been taken to hospital after a ship capsized in a dry dock in the Scottish capital.
Scottish Ambulance Service said 25 people were injured when the ship fell out of hold at 25 Leith’s Imperial DocksEdinburgh.
Around 8:30 am, police, ambulance and fire department rushed to the scene. Photos posted on social media showed the research vessel Petrel leaning at a 45-degree angle to her.
STV reported that there are about 50 refurbishment workers on board, with US citizens involved.
Five ambulances, one ambulance, three trauma teams, and other resources were dispatched to the scene, along with the fire brigade.
In a statement, the service said 15 people had been taken to hospital, 11 to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary and four to Western General Hospital in the city.
However, the terms were not disclosed. A further 10 people were treated and discharged at the scene.
A 75-meter ship was previously purchased and equipped by the deceased Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen but no longer owned by his property.
Long moored in 2020 as a result of “operational challenges” during the Covid pandemic. It was formerly used at sea for deep-sea searches for shipwrecks and war graves.
A Scottish Police spokeswoman said:
“Police were called to attend around 8:35 a.m. Wednesday and officers remain on the scene. The public has been asked to avoid the area to allow access to emergency services. increase.”
Local councilor Adam McVeigh said the ship capsized in strong winds and said the incident was “horrifying” for those on board.
He tweeted:
“It’s scary for those on board, but my thoughts are with those who were injured and I hope they all recover quickly. Please avoid the area.”
Winds of 38mph were recorded in Edinburgh at 8am on Wednesday, with gusts of 44mph at 9am, according to Met Office data.
A Scottish Ambulance Service spokesman said: “We have dispatched five ambulances, an air ambulance, three trauma teams, a special operations team, three paramedics and one patient transport vehicle.”
A spokesman for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said: Crew members are still present. ”
The Coast Guard also sent a team to the scene. A spokesperson said:
Dales Marine Services, which operates the drydock, said it had no comment.
The NHS Lothian warned people not to attend A&E in preparation for the influx of patients sent from the docks.
Jacquie Campbell, Chief of Ambulance Services, NHS Lothian, said:
“We have been reviewing the current capacity of the RIE with assistance from other sites to prepare for these patients.
“Given the pressures to be expected in the field, we ask that you do not attend RIE’s A&E unless it is urgent.”
It is understood that emergency calls have been made to all medical staff currently off work to attend hospital to assist in the treatment of casualties.
12:12 pm
Several injured as ship capsizes at Leith drydock
Fifteen people have been taken to hospital after a ship capsized in a dry dock in the Scottish capital.
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