Leith Docks: Pictures show multi-agency response following emergency incident at dry dock after ship named Petrel partially topples over

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

The Petrel began to tilt to one side at Imperial Dock in Leith just after 08:30.

The vessel is thought to have been dislodged after high winds with images showing the vessel leaning at a 45-degree angle.

The Scottish Ambulance Service said it had dispatched five ambulances, an air ambulance, three trauma teams and a special operations team.

9. A ship has become dislodged from its holding and is partially toppled over.

A ship has become dislodged from its holding and is partially toppled over. Photo: PA

The ship was caught in high winds. @tomafc83 Photo: @tomafc83

The vessel tilted at a 45-degree angle at Leith dock. Picture: @tomafc83 on Twitter Photo: @tomafc83

The incident sparked a multi-agency response, with the Scottish Ambulance Service and Scottish Fire and Rescue also in attendance” Photo: @tomafc83