Passengers injured on ferry

Passengers were injured and cars damaged onboard a Serco NorthLink ferry last night, the company confirmed this morning.

A NorthLink Ferries spokesperson said: “As a result of adverse weather conditions last night three passengers on the Aberdeen-bound Hrossey were injured; two of whom were attended to in Kirkwall.

“A number of passenger vehicles were also damaged and owners have been informed. The incident happened on passing Auskerry Lighthouse coming into Shapinsay Sound at approximately 11pm following particularly rough seas and heavy swell.”

The ship departed Hatston at 8.10 am this morning to continue its journey to Aberdeen.