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Seacat collides with cargo ship Seacat collides with cargo ship
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A passenger ferry has collided with a cargo ship on the River Mersey.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. None of the 294 passengers were injured in the accident, involving the Sea Express One vessel and the Alaska Rainbow, just before noon.
The Sea Express, which travels between Liverpool and the Isle of Man for the island's Steam Packet Company, returned to the Pier Head.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.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. Two tugs, two lifeboats and a coastguard team were used to remove crew and passengers from the ferry.
The ferry was able to come into the dock, although it was taking on some water Ambulance spokesman
A spokesman for Liverpool Coastguard said: "There were no injuries to any person on the vessels.A spokesman for Liverpool Coastguard said: "There were no injuries to any person on the vessels.
"All 294 passengers and crew disembarked safely."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.""It is believed there is some damage to the Sea Express One, which our officers are currently investigating."
He added that the cargo ship was at anchor and may return to port tomorrow for an inspection.
A Merseyside Ambulance spokesman said: "The first reports at the scene were that a tanker had hit the stern of a ferry.
"We were called to the Pier Head. The ferry was able to come into the dock, although it was taking on some water.
"All passengers have been evacuated from the ferry, there were no injuries and no-one has been taken to hospital.
"As far as we are aware there are no injuries where the tanker is concerned."
The Sea Express One, which is 16 years old, underwent an engine overhaul at Birkenhead, Merseyside, last year.
It is currently operating the route usually sailed by the Superseacat Two, which is undergoing maintenance work.