• UK
  • World
    • USA
  • Entertainment
    • Celeb
    • Showbiz
    • Magazine
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Gaming
  • Tech
  • Science
    • Education
  • Insurance
  • Business
  • Auto
  • ToS/Contact
    • ToS
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact
NewsExplored
  • UK
  • World
    • USA
  • Entertainment
    • Celeb
    • Showbiz
    • Magazine
  • Politics
  • Sports
  • Gaming
  • Tech
  • Science
    • Education
  • Insurance
  • Business
  • Auto
  • ToS/Contact
    • ToS
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact
  • Facebook

  • Twitter

  • LinkedIn

  • Tumblr

  • RSS

UK

Seventeen injured after Waverley crashes into pier

Seventeen injured after Waverley crashes into pier
Newsexplored
3rd September 2020
ShareTweet
SubscribeRedditGoogleWhatsappStumbleuponPinterestDiggLinkedinTumblrTelegram
Views:
2
Damage to front of shipImage copyright Gavin Saxby
Image caption Eyewitnesses say the paddle steamer struck the pier

A total of 17 people have been injured after the paddle steamer Waverley collided with Brodick Pier in Arran.

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) said “a number have been taken to hospital” following the incident.

People stranded in Arran were later due to be returned to the mainland by an emergency sailing of a CalMac ferry.

Police, paramedics, coastguards and rescue helicopters were scrambled to the scene after the alarm was raised at about 17:15.

MCA said it was believed that 213 passengers and 26 crew were on board the vessel when it struck the pier.

One passenger, Graham McWilliams, told BBC Scotland’s The Nine about the moment of collision.

He said: “As we came into the pier, everything seemed quite normal.

“Then there was a sudden crash, a loud bang, and the boat stopped very quickly. I saw people falling and it was quite distressing.”

Image caption Passenger Graham McWilliams described a sudden crash as the paddle steamer hit the pier

He added: “There was a lady that I saw who literally flew past the window.”

Mr McWilliams said that, several hours after the accident, passengers were still milling about the ferry terminal at Brodick.

He said it was unclear if they would be able to leave the island or whether accommodation could be found for them.

data-ad-format="auto">

Transport Secretary Michael Matheson later tweeted to say arrangements had been made for CalMac to operate an emergency sailing to take the Waverley passengers back to the mainland.

‘Far too fast’

Rita McLeod, who was waiting to board the Waverley, said she saw people being taken away in ambulances.

“We were actually queued up waiting to get in when it crashed,” she said. “It came in bow first. It came in far too fast.”

“We saw a lot of people falling, a few people fell over. There were people taken away in ambulances.


“We saw a lot of people, pretty badly shaken, coming off.”

The ship was due to into Brodick at about 17.00 after leaving Greenock in the morning.

Image copyright Anne Cochrane
Image caption A fire engine and other emergency services were visible form the terminal building

Another eyewitness saw the crash from the departure terminal as she waited to board.

Anne Cochrane from Bishopbriggs near Glasgow, said: “It just crashed into the pier when it was coming back from the Holy Isle. We’re just stuck in the departure terminal. We’ve had no information.”

The Marine Accident Investigation Branch has been informed of the incident.

Image copyright Waverley Excursions
Image caption The Waverley has just returned to service after undergoing repairs

Two-year wait

The Waverley set sail for the first time in two years less than two weeks ago, an event which was itself delayed due to an “unexpected technical and administration issue”.

The ship, described as the world’s last seagoing paddle steamer, missed the 2019 season as it waited for urgent repairs.

A funding appeal was launched in June 2019 and it hit its target in December after receiving a £1m grant from the Scottish government to help with the restoration.

This paddle steamer, built by A & J Inglis of Glasgow and first launched in October 1946, has been involved in accidents before.

It struck the breakwater at Dunoon with 700 passengers on board, 12 of whom suffered minor injuries, in June 2009

In July 1977 it was badly damaged when it struck rocks near Dunoon.

In 2017, it was involved in another incident when it crashed into the pier at Rothesay.

Share this:

  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Google+ (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)
  • Share on Skype (Opens in new window)

Related

Related Itemsaftercrashesinjuredseventeenwaverley
UK
3rd September 2020
Newsexplored @newsexploredweb

Related Itemsaftercrashesinjuredseventeenwaverley

More in UK

  • Read More
    Scotland’s papers: Restrictions ‘for months’ and Trump’s exit

    Views:2 Daily Record The Herald The Scotsman The Scottish Sun The National The Times Daily Mail Daily...

    Newsexplored 3rd September 2020
  • Read More
    Newspaper headlines: ‘It’s the back of Trump’ and ‘vaccine pivot’

    Views:2 By BBC NewsStaff image captionAll of Wednesday’s front pages carry a mention of Joe Biden’s inauguration...

    Newsexplored 3rd September 2020
  • Read More
    Storm Christoph: Flood warnings in parts of England

    Views:2 image captionIn Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, residents have prepared their homes and businesses ahead of the...

    Newsexplored 3rd September 2020
  • Read More
    Newspaper headlines: Jab complacency fears and smart motorway inquest

    Views:2 By BBC NewsStaff image captionThe Daily Telegraph says government scientific advisers are concerned millions of people...

    Newsexplored 3rd September 2020
  • Read More
    Manchester Arena Inquiry: Help given to Saffie-Rose Roussos to be examined

    Views:2 image copyrightFamily handouts image captionTop row (left to right): Alison Howe, Martyn Hett, Lisa Lees, Courtney...

    Newsexplored 3rd September 2020
  • Read More
    England: Phil Neville leaves Lionesses manager role

    Views:2 Phil Neville has left his role as manager of England’s women and is set to take...

    Newsexplored 3rd September 2020
  • Read More
    Scotland’s papers: Army leads vaccine rollout and ‘patchy supplies’

    Views:2 Daily Record The Herald The Scotsman The Scottish Sun The National The Times Daily Mail Daily...

    Newsexplored 3rd September 2020
  • Read More
    Sri Lanka v England: Tourists win first Test by seven wickets

    Views:2 Dan Lawrence scored 94 runs and Jonny Bairstow 82 in the match First Test, Galle (day...

    Newsexplored 3rd September 2020
  • Read More
    Brexit: ‘Putting UK, not GB, delayed my fish for 24 hours’

    Views:2 By Lucy HookerBusiness reporter, BBC News Published duration4 hours ago Share Share page linkCopy link About...

    Newsexplored 3rd September 2020
  • Read More
    The Papers: ‘Hope in the post’ as ‘5 million more offered jab’

    Views:2 By BBC NewsStaff image captionCovid vaccination progress leads Monday’s front pages, as over-70s and clinically extremely...

    Newsexplored 3rd September 2020
  • Read More
    Sutton Hoo: The Anglo Saxon treasures that inspired The Dig starring Ralph Fiennes

    Views:2 image copyrightNetflix image captionCarey Mulligan as Sutton Hoo landowner Edith Pretty with Ralph Fiennes as archaeologist...

    Newsexplored 3rd September 2020
  • Read More
    The Papers: ‘Quarantine hotels’ and jab for over-18s ‘by June’

    Views:2 By BBC NewsStaff image captionSunday’s front pages include details of the government’s plans for Covid vaccinations...

    Newsexplored 3rd September 2020
Scroll for more
Tap
data-ad-format="auto">
NewsExplored

NewsExplored - Making sure all the latest news is explored?

Contact us for help

  • Popular

  • Latest

  • Comments

  • Trump pardons two convicted by Russia investigation
    USA23rd December 2020
  • Kieran Trippier suspended for 10 weeks over breaches of betting rules
    Sports23rd December 2020
  • The Papers: UK and EU on ‘verge’ of Brexit trade deal
    UK23rd December 2020
  • Former BBC sports reporter Kevin Gearey dies
    Entertainment23rd December 2020
  • Biden inauguration: Democrat to be sworn in as Trump leaves office
    USA20th January 2021
  • Biden inauguration rehearsal paused amid US Capitol lockdown
    USA18th January 2021
  • Migrant caravan: Guatemala blocks thousands bound for US
    USA18th January 2021
  • Trump impeachment: When will he go on trial in the Senate?
    USA16th January 2021
  • Les Rehrer says:

    Hello Its me :P and thanks for this post

  • optumrx login says:

    Thank For News.

  • Kent Laatsch says:

    Please let me know if you're looking for a writer…

  • Bob says:

    RT News was where I learned that Erdogan controlled isis.…

Copyright © 2018 Top News Theme. Theme by MVP Themes, powered by Wordpress.

Coronavirus: Police investigate 300 people house party in Midlothian
Eat Out to Help Out serves up 100 million meals in August
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.Ok