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CalMac Ferry crash: Uig-Lochmaddy route disrupted for at least 48 hours

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A Cal Mac ferry has hit rocks and run aground on the shore in the Western Isles.

The MV Hebrides apparently suffered an engine problem and appeared to speed ahead past the pier in Lochmaddy.

The 99 metre long ship rammed onto the rocky shoreline opposite a yacht marina.

Passengers onboard have been taken off the vessel.

A spokesman for CalMac said: “Caledonian MacBrayne can confirm that there was an incident at Lochmaddy on North Uist. The incident occurred at 11.05am as MV Hebrides, travelling from Tarbert on Harris, was approaching Lochmaddy Port.

“A technical failure led to the vessel being unable to to reduce speed sufficiently for the routine docking procedures and she struck both pontoons in Lochmaddy harbour and the seabed.

“No one was injured and the vessel’s hull remains intact.

“A total of 76 passengers and crew were on board, as well as 13 cars, 1 lorry and 1 motorhome.

“She is now alongside safely at Lochmaddy. All passengers and vehicles have been disembarked and alternative routes for all those affected are being investigated.

“A team of divers is on its way to make underwater investigations of the hull and a full inquiry into what happened has been launched.

“Travel on the Uig-Tarbert-Lochmaddy route is disrupted and likely to remain so for some time, a minimum of 48 hours.

“Passengers are advised to check CalMac’s website and social media channels for further updates on alternative travel plans or to call 0800 066 5000. Caledonian MacBrayne will contact passengers with reservations for this route directly to organise alternative travel for them.”