The Latest Breaking News from Leith

Twenty-five people were injured in the incident in Leith, the Scottish Ambulance Service

RV Petrel, moored in Leith Imperial Dock in Edinburgh, was previously owned by estate of Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen

The Scottish Ambulance Service said 15 people are in hospital and 10 were treated at the scene.

It was confirmed that 21 were taken to hospital and 12 were treated and discharged at the scene.

NHS Lothian have asked people not to attend the Royal Infirmary in Edinburgh ‘unless it’s an emergency’ after a boat tipped in the Leith Dock on Wednesday morning - with high numbers of patients expected.

Police, paramedics and firefighters rushed to the Imperial Dock area in Leith shortly before 9am on Wednesday, March 22. Multiple fire appliances, as well as air and ground support from the Scottish Ambulance Service are at the scene.

RV Petrel, moored in Leith Imperial Dock in Edinburgh, is owned by estate of Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen

Emergency services are on the scene

Emergency services were called to Leith in the north of Edinburgh after RV Petrel - a ship owned by late Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen - collapsed at Imperial Dock leaving dozens injured

EMERGENCY services have been called to a dry dock after a ship partially toppled over.

Emergency services rushed to the Imperial Dock area in Leith shortly before 9am on Wednesday, March 22. Multiple fire appliances, as well as air and ground support from the Scottish Ambulance Service are at the scene.