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Seacat collides with cargo ship | |
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A passenger ferry has collided with a cargo ship on the River Mersey. | |
None of the 294 passengers were injured in the accident, involving the Sea Express One vessel and the Alaska Rainbow, just before noon on Saturday. | |
The Sea Express, which travels between Liverpool and the Isle of Man for the island's Steam Packet Company, returned to the Pier Head. | |
Liverpool Coastguard was dispatched to the accident, which happened near the entrance to the Alfred Dock. | |
Two tugs, two lifeboats and a coastguard team were used to rescue crew and passengers. | |
A spokesman for Liverpool Coastguard said: "There were no injuries to any person on the vessels. | |
"All 294 passengers and crew disembarked safely. | |
"It is believed there is some damage to the Sea Express One, which our officers are currently investigating." |