Investigation as Russian cargo ship collides with lighthouse

© Kenny Smith
The lighthouse without its lantern after being struck by a Russian ship as it left Burntisland Harbour.
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An investigation has been launched after a Russian cargo vessel crashed into Burntisland Harbour and collided with a lighthouse.
The Russian registered Mekhanik Pustoshnyy was leaving Burntisland when it hit the structure, knocking off the lantern canopy and damaging the fenders on the outer breakwater at the port.

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