Wightlink statement after fire on ferry

The 9 am car ferry sailing from Portsmouth to Fishbourne, St Faith, has berthed at Fishbourne. On its journey a small fire broke out on the bridge and was extinguished by the crew within minutes. No one was injured.

As a precaution emergency services met the ferry at Fishbourne. There were 52 passengers and 13 crew onboard the ferry. Investigations are underway into the incident.