Helicopter scrambled for casualty

The coastguard helicopter has been scrambled this afternoon after an injury onboard a vessel.

Rescue 900 was called summoned following the incident, which happened 60 nautical miles east-north-east of Saxa Vord.

The call was made at around 4.30pm today [Monday], and the casualty is being transferred to the Gilbert Bain Hospital in Lerwick for treatment.

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