Emergency crews have rushed to a dock in Edinburgh after a huge ship tipped over at a ’45-degree angle’.

Crews were called to reports that a ship had become dislodged from its holding in the Imperial Dock area in Leith shortly at around 8.35am.

Multiple fire engines, as well as air and ground support from the Scottish Ambulance Services are at the scene.

It is not known if anyone was injured and people have been told to avoid the area.

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It has been reported the 75m ship is owned by the estate of Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, and was placed into long-term moorage in 2020 as a result of ‘operation challenges’ during the Covid pandemic.

Before that, it was used to carry out deep sea searches for ship wrecks and war graves at sea.

Edinburgh Councillor Adam McVey said that the ship had been dislodged from its holdings due to strong winds. 

He Tweeted: ‘Emergency services are responding to a major incident at Leith docks- a ship has been dislodged from its holding in strong winds.

‘Terrifying for those on board, my thoughts are with those who’ve been injured & hope everyone recovers quickly. Please avoid area.’

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