Written Question · S3W-21320 · Session 3
Whether information is available concerning the holding of a fatal accident inquiry into the deaths of the three members of the crew of the…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive whether information is available concerning the holding of a fatal accident inquiry into the deaths of the three members of the crew of the tug, Flying Phantom, when their vessel foundered in the River Clyde on 19 December 2007.
The answer
Reports have been submitted by the Marine Accident Investigation Branch and Strathclyde Police to the Procurator Fiscal at Paisley in relation to the circumstances of the accident. The investigation of the circumstances of the accident by both Strathclyde Police and the Procurator Fiscal at Paisley continues. At the conclusion of the investigation a decision will be taken on further proceedings. The further proceedings may include a fatal accident inquiry. The families of the deceased are being kept informed.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S3W-21320 by reference.