Ferry port worker dies after falling into water at Cairnryan

Stena Line confirmed that a port employee had fallen into the water from the shore at its Loch Ryan port.

“The man was recovered from the water and emergency services attended the scene,” the company said in a statement.

“Police Scotland have since confirmed that our colleague has sadly passed away.

“We are deeply saddened by this incident and offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of our colleague.”

It said the firm was supporting staff during the “upsetting time”.

“The circumstances of the incident are currently being investigated by the authorities and Stena Line is co-operating fully with the investigation,” it added.

It confirmed that its 15:30 sailing from Belfast had been cancelled and all other sailings on the route would be “subject to delay”.

Passengers coming from Northern Ireland had earlier reported their ferry being unable to berth.

Police said the Health and Safety Executive would be notified of the incident.

The Scottish Ambulance Service said it had sent two ambulances and an air ambulance trauma team to the scene.