This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It will not be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/england/merseyside/6327539.stm

The article has changed 10 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 3 Version 4
Seacat collides with cargo ship Seacat collides with cargo ship
(about 2 hours later)
A passenger ferry has collided with a cargo ship on the River Mersey. An operation is under way to pump water from a passenger ferry which collided with a cargo ship on the River Mersey.
None of the 294 passengers were injured in the accident which involved the Sea Express One vessel and the Alaska Rainbow. None of the 294 passengers on board were injured in the accident which involved the Sea Express One vessel and the Alaska Rainbow.
The Sea Express, which travels between Liverpool and the Isle of Man for the island's Steam Packet Company, returned to the Pier Head. The Isle of Man Steam Packet's Sea Express, which travels between the island and Liverpool is now at Pier Head.
Liverpool Coastguard was dispatched to the scene of the accident which happened near Alfred Dock. Water is being pumped from the engine room and about 80 cars remain on board.
Two tugs, two lifeboats and a coastguard team were used to remove crew and passengers from the ferry shortly after the incident at noon on Saturday. Liverpool Coastguard was dispatched to the scene of the accident, which happened near Alfred Dock on Saturday lunchtime.
The ferry was able to come into the dock, although it was taking on some water Ambulance spokesman Two tugs, two lifeboats and a coastguard team were used to remove crew and passengers from the ferry.
The ferry was able to come into the dock, although it was taking on some water Merseyside Ambulance spokesman
A spokesman for Liverpool Coastguard said: "There were no injuries to any person on the vessels.A spokesman for Liverpool Coastguard said: "There were no injuries to any person on the vessels.
"All 294 passengers and crew disembarked safely."All 294 passengers and crew disembarked safely.
"It is believed there is some damage to the Sea Express One, which our officers are currently investigating.""It is believed there is some damage to the Sea Express One, which our officers are currently investigating."
He added that the cargo ship was now at anchor and may return to port tomorrow for an inspection.He added that the cargo ship was now at anchor and may return to port tomorrow for an inspection.
A Merseyside Ambulance spokesman said: "The first reports at the scene were that a tanker had hit the stern of a ferry.A Merseyside Ambulance spokesman said: "The first reports at the scene were that a tanker had hit the stern of a ferry.
Engine overhaul
"We were called to the Pier Head. The ferry was able to come into the dock, although it was taking on some water."We were called to the Pier Head. The ferry was able to come into the dock, although it was taking on some water.
"All passengers have been evacuated from the ferry, there were no injuries and no-one has been taken to hospital."All passengers have been evacuated from the ferry, there were no injuries and no-one has been taken to hospital.
"As far as we are aware there are no injuries where the tanker is concerned.""As far as we are aware there are no injuries where the tanker is concerned."
The Sea Express One, which is 16 years old, underwent an engine overhaul at Birkenhead, Merseyside, last year.The Sea Express One, which is 16 years old, underwent an engine overhaul at Birkenhead, Merseyside, last year.
It is currently operating the route usually sailed by the Superseacat Two, which is undergoing maintenance work.It is currently operating the route usually sailed by the Superseacat Two, which is undergoing maintenance work.