A ferry carrying 60 people is said to have run aground in Orkney, with emergency services on the scene after a fire broke out onboard and taking on water

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The MV Pentalina has come to rest in St Margaret’s Hope. On board, the ship are 56 adults, three children, and a baby. Everyone is safe. The emergency services have arrived. Before the vessel was grounded, smoke was detected in the engine room. Our passengers’ safety is, of course, our top priority. said the owners of the MV Pentalina

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Our Marine Services and Emergency Planning teams are aware of the incident involving the Pentalina,” said an Orkney Islands Council spokeswoman.

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