Recovery operation at Moray harbour after van plunges into water
A recovery operation is underway at Hopeman harbour today after a van careered into the water.
The vehicle is believed to have gone off a pier last night.
Police, coastguard and fire crews were made aware of the incident and a vehicle recovery unit is being sent to retrieve the van today.
The occupant of the van was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and is believed to be safe and well.
A spokeswoman said: “Police were called to Hopeman harbour at 7am after being informed a van was in the water.
“A recovery operation is taking place to winch the van back onto dry land.”
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