MORE than 15 people have been injured after the recently relaunched Waverley Steamer crashed into a pier on Arran.
It is believed that 213 passengers and 26 crew were on board at the time of the collision.
A total of 17 people have reported injuries, and a number have been taken to hospital.
Emergency services were called to the scene at Brodick Pier at around 5.28pm on Thursday.
A coastguard search and rescue helicopter from Prestwick and a Helimed have been sent, along with Arran coastguard rescue team.
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, Scottish Ambulance Service and Police Scotland remain at the scene.
Coastguards are working with other agencies to ensure everyone is taken safely from the vessel.
The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has been informed.
Images on Twitter highlighted the damage to the boat's bow after the collision.
Just on PS Waverley as they crashed it into the pier at Brodick, what a mess on board, lots of injuries, hope everyone recovers. #waverley #brodick #arran pic.twitter.com/vBR3OGPjpY
— Gavin Saxby (@gavinsaxby) September 3, 2020
The world's last sea-going paddle steamer resumed sailings last month having been halted due to lockdown restrictions.
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