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Wightlink's Victoria Of Wight Will Return To Service 'Later This Week'

Victoria of Wight

Wightlink's Victoria of Wight ferry will return to service later this week, according to the ferry firm.

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An incident which the ferry firm has today (Tuesday) described as 'minor' saw passengers fall down the stairs yesterday afternoon (Monday).
 
It was after the ferry 'crashed' on arrival into Fishbourne, as Isle of Wight Radio FIRST reported.
 
It is not believed anyone was seriously injured although some people have suffered bumps and bruises - and were left shaken.
 
It also lead to numerous cancellations and delays for passengers.
 
A spokesperson for Wightlink told Isle of Wight Radio:

'The Wightlink ferry Victoria of Wight is expected to return to service later this week.  

'Engineers in Portsmouth are working on repairs following a minor incident at Fishbourne at 13:40 yesterday afternoon. 

'Wightlink apologies to customers for delays to its services on Monday afternoon and evening.'

Pictures sent in from passengers show scratches after they fell down the stairs.

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