Search operation continues off Shetland

The search is continuing for three people missing after an oil industry helicopter ditched into the sea off Fitful Head, Shetland, earlier tonight.

15 of the 18 people onboard the Super Puma have been accounted for, with many of the survivors being airlifted to Lerwick by Coastguard rescue helicopter.

The NorthLink ferry Hjaltland, which assisted in the search following the incident is expected into Hatston at the later time of 12.30am, and will depart for Aberdeen at 2am.