Multiple people have been injured after a large ship became dislodged from the dry dock in Edinburgh, Sky News understands.
A major rescue operation is ongoing at Imperial Dock in Leith after the vessel lurched towards its right-hand side.
Specialist trauma teams, ambulances, fire crews and police are on the scene after being alerted at 8.35am.
Sky News believes there are multiple casualties.
Leith councillor Adam McVey said the ship became dislodged in strong winds and he described the incident as “terrifying” for those on board.
He tweeted: “Emergency services are responding to a major incident at Leith docks – a ship has been dislodged from its holding in strong winds.
“Terrifying for those on board, my thoughts are with those who’ve been injured and hope everyone recovers quickly. Please avoid area.”
A Scottish Ambulance Service spokesman said: “We received a call at 0829 hours today to attend an incident in Leith.
“We have dispatched five ambulances, an air ambulance, three trauma teams, our special operations team, three paramedic response units and one patient transport vehicle.”
