Arran ferry evacuated over ‘bomb threat’ as passenger rescued from sea
BBC Scotland reports that a ferry service on Scotland’s west coast was evacuated following a bomb threat after a passenger was rescued from the water.
CalMac said a person was reported overboard on the MV Caledonian Isles at 16:40, sailing from Brodick on the Isle of Arran. The vessel’s fast rescue craft recovered the passenger, who then claimed there was a bomb on board.
Emergency protocols were activated, and the ferry was searched while 329 people were removed on foot when it arrived at Ardrossan harbour. Passengers and others waiting at the port were taken to a nearby Asda car park during the search.
CalMac CEO Duncan Mackison stated: "CalMac staff and crew are following emergency procedures alongside the emergency services, and no injuries have been reported." He added that customers would be kept informed as the situation develops.
Related topics: Ardrossan, CalMac, Transport, Isle of Arran, Brodick, Ferries
