16 August 2012 Last updated at 12:26 ET

Isle of Man ferry returns after medical emergency

Isle of Man Steam Packet's Manannan The condition of the passenger has not been released

An Isle of Man ferry was forced to return to Douglas earlier after a medical emergency on board.

The Isle of Man Steam Packet's Manannan service departed for Liverpool at 07:25 BST but returned almost immediately after a passenger was taken ill.

A Steam Packet spokesman said: "The Manannan had to return to Douglas port due to a medical emergency."

The passenger was taken to hospital by ambulance and the ferry left port again for Liverpool shortly before 08:30.

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