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Four injured as 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 hit a harbour wall. | Four people were injured when a cross-channel ferry leaving Dover hit a harbour wall. |
The Dover Seaways ship struck the dock as it departed for Dunkirk at 08:00 GMT. Passengers and crew were evacuated. | The Dover Seaways ship struck the dock as it departed for Dunkirk at 08:00 GMT. Passengers and crew were evacuated. |
Paramedics said four people were taken to hospital with "bumps and bruises". | Paramedics said four people were taken to hospital with "bumps and bruises". |
A spokeswoman for the ferry company said: "We would like to underline that passenger safety is of paramount importance to us." | 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," she added. | "We're working hard with all passengers and relevant authorities to provide assistance to those involved," she added. |
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 the DFDS Seaways ferry was now safely berthed at the Eastern Docks. | The Port of Dover said the DFDS Seaways ferry was now safely berthed at the Eastern Docks. |
'Apologise to passengers' | 'Apologise to passengers' |
South East Coast Ambulance Service said the injured were taken to the William Harvey Hospital in Ashford. | 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. | "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. | 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." | "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. | 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." | |
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. |