Seven people remain in hospital after research ship toppled in dry dock in Edinburgh

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Major incident was declared after research vessel Petrel became dislodged. At least 35 people were injured as emergency teams sprang into action. Aerial pictures of the aftermath have since emerged, along with witness accounts. The 76m Petrel, which was left leaning at a 45-degree angle, is owned by the US Navy.

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The Independent

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RTÉ

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WION

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Sky News UK

Seven people remain in hospital after research ship toppled in dry dock in Edinburgh

More than 30 people were injured as emergency teams from Police Scotland, the Scottish Ambulance Service, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and HM Coastguard sprang into action at Imperial Dock in Leith on Wednesday morning.

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