A multi-agency search operation is underway off the coast of Rosslare in Wexford this afternoon for a man believed to have gone overboard from a Stena line sailing.
The Estrid was making its way from Cherbourg in France to Rosslare Europort when the alarm was raised among staff this morning.
All passengers were detained upon arrival at Rosslare and a full headcount of those onboard was carried out.
The Waterford-based Rescue 117 helicopter has been tasked, while RNLI crews from Rosslare and Kilmore in Wexford are working along side lifeboats from Wales, in the search near Tuskar Rock.
Speaking to Beat News, Wexford People journalist Padraig Byrne said Stena Line is currently describing the ongoing situation as a "passenger emergency," adding that the alarm was raised after the man's belongings were found on board
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