Helicopter carrying 18 ditches near Shetland

eusap

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-23821083

A helicopter, believed to be carrying 18 people, has ditched west of Shetland.

Police Scotland said they have been told the incident happened west of Sumburgh airport.

The helicopter was operated by CHC, taking people to and from oil and gas platforms in the North Sea.

It is understood a ferry travelling between Shetland and Aberdeen has been diverted to the scene.

The RNLI said Aith and Lerwick lifeboats were launched at about 19:00.

The police and ambulance service are standing by in Lerwick.

The BBC understands that they are anticipating a number of casualties being brought by rescue helicopter to the island.

Air Boss

RTE saying 15 of 18 saved so far

Wise Old Elf

RTE just reported 15 rescued and three missing. Not much on the condition of those rescued.

Edit: Air boss beat me to it!

Air Boss

Disco Stuart wrote: »

RTE just reported 15 rescued and three missing. Not much on the condition of those rescued.

Edit: Air boss beat me to it!

Only just lets call it a draw

Air Boss

BBC says 3 still missing

brandon_flowers

3 confirmed dead. Too many fatal and near miss incidents with the Super Puma in the North Sea over the last few years.

Shamrock231

Just heard on RTE now it's risen to 4 dead.

Xpro

All the SuperPumas are now grounded. To many accidents lately..