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Four injured when ferry hits Dover harbour wall Four injured as 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 hit a harbour wall.
Passengers and crew were taken off the DFDS Seaways vessel which was scheduled to leave Dover at 08:00 GMT. The Dover Seaways ship struck the dock as it departed for Dunkirk at 08:00 GMT. Passengers and crew were evacuated.
The Port of Dover said the Dover Seaways was now safely berthed at the Eastern Docks. Paramedics said four people were taken to hospital with "bumps and bruises".
DFDS Seaways said: "Four people are being treated for minor injuries in hospital." A spokeswoman for the ferry company said: "We would like to underline that passenger safety is of paramount importance to us."
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." "We're working hard with all passengers and relevant authorities to provide assistance to those involved," she added.
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.
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 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 the DFDS Seaways ferry was now safely berthed at the Eastern Docks.
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." 'Apologise to passengers'
South East Coast Ambulance Service said the injured 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.
Carsten Jensen, senior vice president of DFDS Seaways, said: "All 320 passengers and freight have now disembarked the vessel and those who chose to continue their journey have been accommodated on other ferries.
"I would like to apologise to all passengers and freight customers who have been affected by this incident."
The Port of Dover said an investigation would begin to find out what happened.
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."
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.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.