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Four injured when ferry hits Dover harbour wall | Four injured when ferry hits Dover harbour wall |
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Four people were injured when a cross-channel ferry leaving Dover bound for Dunkirk in France hit a harbour wall. | Four people were injured when a cross-channel ferry leaving Dover bound for Dunkirk in France hit a harbour wall. |
Passengers and crew were taken off the DFDS Seaways vessel which was scheduled to leave Dover at 08:00 GMT. | Passengers and crew were taken off the DFDS Seaways vessel which was scheduled to leave Dover at 08:00 GMT. |
The Port of Dover said the Dover Seaways was now safely berthed at the Eastern Docks. | The Port of Dover said the Dover Seaways was now safely berthed at the Eastern Docks. |
DFDS Seaways said: "Four people are being treated for minor injuries in hospital." | DFDS Seaways said: "Four people are being treated for minor injuries in hospital." |
Joan Tiernan, a passenger on board at the time of the crash, tweeted: "On Ferry. Car reg bingo now. Shop looks like it's been ram raided. Disabled woman knocked unconscious." | Joan Tiernan, a passenger on board at the time of the crash, tweeted: "On Ferry. Car reg bingo now. Shop looks like it's been ram raided. Disabled woman knocked unconscious." |
South East Coast Ambulance Service said people were treated at the scene for "bumps and bruises" and four adults were taken to the William Harvey Hospital in Ashford. | South East Coast Ambulance Service said people were treated at the scene for "bumps and bruises" and four adults were taken to the William Harvey Hospital in Ashford. |
"None of them are thought to have suffered life-threatening or serious injuries," a spokesperson said. | "None of them are thought to have suffered life-threatening or serious injuries," a spokesperson said. |
A spokeswoman for the ferry company said: "We would like to underline that passenger safety is of paramount importance to us. | |
"We're working hard with all passengers and relevant authorities to provide assistance to those involved. | |
The ferry is currently being assessed for repairs, she said. | |
The Port of Dover said all passengers and vehicles were now off the ferry and an investigation would begin to find out what happened. | The Port of Dover said all passengers and vehicles were now off the ferry and an investigation would begin to find out what happened. |
A spokesman said: "The crew of the Dover Seaways and our own team immediately put emergency plans into practice to ensure the safety of those on board." | |
Sea conditions in the English Channel were slight to moderate and visibility was good just before the ferry set off on its journey, the port said. |