Three rescued after North Ayrshire boat crash
It happened in the Firth of Clyde this afternoon
Three men have been rescued after a collision between a fishing vessel and a tanker in the Firth of Clyde near Ardrossan.
The fishing boat sank after the collision and none of the three men who were rescued have been injured.
HM Coastguard dispatched two helicopters to the scene while lifeboats from Troon and Arran were also sent to assist.
A Police Scotland spokesman said: "Around 4pm on Thursday, 25 April 2024, we were made aware of a collision at sea involving a fishing vessel and a tanker in the Firth of Clyde, near Ardrossan.
"HM Coastguard rescued three men and transported them to land.
"There are no reported injuries.
"The fishing vessel sank and the Marine Accident Investigation Branch has been notified."
A spokesman for the RNLI said: "On Thursday 25 April, Troon and Arran RNLI lifeboats launched to a fishing vessel in distress between the Isle of Arran and the Ayrshire coast.
"The casualties were taken back to Troon lifeboat station and transferred into the care of the ambulance service."
Ferry operator CalMac announced on X, formerly known as Twitter, that its MV Isle of Arran ferry was delayed as a result.
HM Coastguard and the SAS have been contacted for comment.