The Waverley paddle steamer has crashed in Arran with injuring 17 people. 

The famous passenger liner smashed into Brodick pier around 5.15pm. 

Pictures show extensive damage to the front of the boat. 

Gavin Saxby was onboard the Waverley with his family when he said there was a loud bang. 

Emergency services rushed to the scene along with a search and rescue helicopter. 

He has told that at least half a dozen passengers were injured in the crash, none of the injuries are believed to be serious. 

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Gavin told the Herald: "I was up on deck, we were approaching the jetty and didn't seem to be slowing down and all of a sudden most people on the deck were knocked off their feet and there was a bang.

"The crew were on the ball, dealing with the first aid, keeping everything in order and once the ambulance crew had arrived and presumably all triage work done the uninjured passengers were allowed off."

Police are currently at the scene. 

A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: "Police are currently in attendance at Brodick Ferry terminal after an incident invovling a steamboat at 5.15pm."

A spokesperson for the Maritime and Coastguard Agency said: "HM Coastguard received a VHF broadcast at 5.28pm today (September 3) from a paddle steamer reporting a collision with Brodick Pier on the Isle of Arran.

"A coastguard search and rescue helicopter from Prestwick has been sent, along with Arran coastguard rescue team. Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, Scottish Ambulance Service and Police Scotland are at the scene.

"The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) has been informed."

More to follow.