Multiple injuries after ship tips over at Edinburgh dockyard
Twenty-five people have been injured after a ship tipped over at an Edinburgh dockyard.

The Scottish Ambulance Service said 15 people had been taken to hospital and 10 people were treated at the scene of the incident at Imperial Dock, Leith.

A major incident was declared after research vessel Petrel became dislodged from its holding on a dry dock.

People have been asked not to attend A&E at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh unless it is an emergency.

Pictures posted on social media show the 3,000-tonne vessel leaning at a 45-degree angle.

The Scottish Ambulance Service said it had been called to the incident at 08:29 and took 15 patients to hospital - 11 to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary and four to Western General Hospital.

Another ten people were treated and discharged at the scene, a spokesman said.

The service said it had sent five ambulances, an air ambulance, three trauma teams, a special operations team, three paramedic response units and a patient transport vehicle to the scene.

Jacquie Campbell, chief officer of acute services at NHS Lothian, said: "Given the expected pressure on the site, we urge people not to attend A&E at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh unless it's an emergency."

NHS Lothian has advised other people who require urgent care to contact their GP or call NHS 24.

Police Scotland urged the public to avoid the area to allow access for emergency services.

HM coastguard sent teams from Fisherrow, South Queensferry and Kinghorn to the scene as part of the multi-agency response.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said it had sent four fire engines and "a number of specialist resources".

The Sailors' Society said it was supporting people affected by the incident.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by this morning's accident in Leith. Sadly many are seriously injured. We are supporting those we can."