Ferry fire - SECAmb statement

South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust was called to Dover Eastern Docks at 3.20pm following a fire which broke out on a ferry.

Fire fighters were already at the scene tackling the blaze when ambulance crews arrived.

The Trust sent a number of resources to the scene including its Hazardous Areas Response Team (HART), critical care paramedics, paramedic practitioners and tactical support staff.

Due to the nature of the incident, HART staff were used to enter the ‘hot zone’ with fire fighters to undertake assessment and treatment of the patients.

Ten patients were assessed and treated at scene, five of which were transported on to the William Harvey Hospital suffering from burns to the face, arms and hands. Three were taken to Dover minor injuries unit as a precaution.