TWO ferry passengers were taken to hospital after their car collided with a railing on the ship to shore ramp after the Barfleur Ferry docked at Poole.

The incident took place on Friday evening after the vessel was disembarking at the port following its crossing from Cherbourg.

Neither casualty was seriously injured, but they were treated for shock, cuts and bruises by ferry staff then paramedics.

Christopher Jones, Brittany Ferries communications manager, said on Friday: "I can confirm that at 7:40pm this evening following Barfleur’s arrival in Poole from Cherbourg, a car carrying two passengers collided with a railing on the ship-to-shore ramp.

"An ambulance was called whilst Barfleur’s crew administered first aid to the car’s driver and passenger.

"Both had minor cuts and bruises but were understandably shocked."

After first aid was administered both passengers were taken to Poole General Hospital.