Passenger airlifted from NorthLink ferry

A rescue helicopter has been scrambled to a NorthLink ferry following an incident onboard.

A passenger has been airlifted from the Hjaltland after suffering from a suspected broken bone.

The incident happened this evening off Peterhead.

Shetland Coastguard said a helicopter from Inverness was sent following the incident.

The Hjaltland is travelling to Orkney and Shetland from Aberdeen.

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