WIGHTLINK passengers will experience delays of around 30 minutes on one of its routes throughout today (Saturday) until later afternoon, following a medical emergency this morning.

The 8.20am Fishbourne to Portsmouth crossing was delayed by 40 minutes after a passenger suffered a fall.

The accident happened as the ferry was being boarded and an ambulance was required.

The incident has had a knock on effect on the running of the timetable on the route, say Wightlink.

"Delays of around 30 minutes are expected on the Portsmouth-Fishbourne route, until late afternoon, after a medical emergency earlier this morning, " a Wightlink spokesperson said. 

"Wightlink apologies for the inconvenience to customers and staff are doing all they can to get back on time."

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