• A ship that was being repaired in an Edinburgh dockyard capsized, injuring 25 persons.
• Emergency services are responding to a major incident at Leith docks.
• Involving a ship dislodged from its holding in strong winds.

A ship that was being repaired in an Edinburgh dockyard capsized, injuring 25 persons.

10 people received medical attention on-site at the incident site at Imperial Dock in Leith, according to the Scottish Ambulance Service, which reported that 15 people had been transferred to hospitals.

The research vessel Petrel was forced to leave its holding in a dry dock, and a significant incident was proclaimed.

A&E at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary (ERI) is only to be used in cases of true emergencies, according to the request made to the public.

The 3,000-ton ship is seen tilting at a 45-degree angle in pictures shared on social media.

The Scottish Ambulance Service reported that it was summoned to the scene at 8:29 and transported 15 people to hospitals, including four to Western General Hospital and 11 to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary.

Ten more persons were seen at the scene, treated, and then released, according to a spokeswoman.

Five ambulances, an air ambulance, three trauma teams, a special operations team, three paramedic response units, and a patient transport vehicle, according to the agency, were dispatched to the scene.

According to the media, one patient is undergoing surgery in an ERI operating room.

Jacquie Campbell, chief officer of acute services at NHS Lothian, said: “Given the expected pressure on the site, we urge people not to attend A&E at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh unless it’s an emergency.”

 NHS Lothian has recommended other patients in need of urgent care to phone NHS 24 or speak with their general practitioner.

To facilitate access for emergency services, Police Scotland pleaded with the public to stay away from the area.

As part of the multi-agency response, HM Coastguard dispatched teams from Fisherrow, South Queensferry, and Kinghorn to the incident.

According to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, four fire engines and “a number of specialist resources” were dispatched.

According to the Health and Safety Executive, they are aware of the event and are looking into it.

The Sailors’ Society declared that it was helping those who had been impacted by the incident.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by this morning’s accident in Leith. Sadly many are seriously injured. We are supporting those we can.”

Cammy Day, the leader of City of Edinburgh Council, said he was “deeply concerned” to hear of the incident.

“My thoughts are with all those affected and wish them a full and speedy recovery,” he said.

“Our teams are supporting emergency services in whatever way they can. Please avoid the area to allow the response to continue.” Leith councilor Adam McVey described the incident as “terrifying” for those on board.

He said on Twitter: “Emergency services are responding to a major incident at Leith docks – a ship has been dislodged from its holding in strong winds.

“My thoughts are with those who’ve been injured & hope everyone recovers quickly. Please avoid area.”

 According to a Forth Ports spokeswoman, the incident took place at Dales Marine Services’ facility, one of the company’s tenants.

They said: “We are providing Dales with any support we can today. We cannot comment any further as the incident response is being led by the emergency services.

“Our thoughts are with everyone involved in this incident.”

 The dry dock’s operator, Dales Marine Services, stated that it was in contact with the emergency services and that further comment was not possible.

A spokesperson said: “Our priority is to ensure those involved are supported.”

 Previously, the estate of Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen held the 76-meter (250-foot) ship.

Due to “operation challenges” during the Covid epidemic, it was put into long-term moorage in 2020, and has not been used since.

It had previously been employed for deep water searches for shipwrecks and war graves at sea, notably the search for the USS Indianapolis, a heavy cruiser from World War Two that was found 18,000 feet (5.5 km) below the surface.

Before millionaire Mr. Allen passed away in 2018, he had previously promised to dedicate the majority of his wealth to philanthropy and non-profit scientific research, and the RV Petrel had been outfitted for the specialized searches.

[embedpost slug=”man-jailed-for-six-years-for-killing-grandfather-at-edinburgh-station/”]