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Four injured in car deck ferry collapse on Isle of Wight
A car deck fully loaded with vehicles has collapsed on a ferry on the Isle of Wight. Four people have been taken to hospital after the incident at Wightlink's Fishbourne terminal, although none are believed to be in a life-threatening condition.
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Delay warnings after car deck ferry collapse
Portsmouth police have warned of delays for people hoping to travel to the Isle of Wight after a car deck collapsed on a ferry.
A spokesman said on Twitter: "Just liaised with Wightlinkferry (our side), there are delays for those wanting to travel tonight to the IOW due to the earlier incident."
Four injured after car deck collapses on ferry
A car deck fully loaded with vehicles has collapsed on a ferry on the Isle of Wight.
Four people have been taken to hospital after the incident at Wightlink's Fishbourne terminal, although none are believed to be in a life-threatening condition.
Paramedics, police and fire crews were called to the scene shortly before 10.30pm yesterday.
A photo obtained by OnTheWight news service showed a number of cars facing downwards on the collapsed deck.
The injured passengers were treated at St Mary's Hospital for a variety of injuries, but all were conscious and breathing, the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service said.
"It is very fortunate that it was only four people injured, all things considered," a spokesman added.