WIGHTLINK'S flagship ferry, Victoria of Wight, is expected to return to service later this week after a crash.

The ferry operator confirmed that engineers in Portsmouth are working on repairs following "a minor incident" at Fishbourne at 1.40pm yesterday afternoon.

A spokesperson said: "Wightlink apologises to customers for delays to its services on Monday afternoon and evening."

Wightlink said there were no reports of any serious injuries, but was contacting the customers who were on the 1pm crossing to offer support.

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