Crewman airlifted overnight

A crewman aboard a ship was airlifted to Tingwall Airport overnight.

The call was made before 1am and the rescue helicopter travelled 130 miles north-east of Sumburgh to collect the man and bring him to medical attention.

There is no update about the crewman's wellbeing.

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