Two cross-Channel ferries collided yesterday in high winds.

It happened as P&O ferry The Pride of Burgandy was leaving Calais heading for Dover at 10.30am. A spokesman from the company said a strong gust of wind caused it to collide with MyFerryLink's ship Berlioz.

No one was injured on-board but both ships were damaged. The Pride of Burgandy sustained damage to its right bridge wing but was fixed within a couple of hours and put back into service.

The Dover-bound passengers aboard at the time of the incident were transferred to another ship to complete their journey. However, crossings were delayed as the bad weather continued.

However, damage to the lifeboats on The Berlioz left that service out of action with passengers due to sail on her being transferred to MyFerryLink's Rodin ship.

It's thought The Berlioz will be out of service until Monday.

The ferries battled with the weather all day with a strong Northerly wind causing delays and disruptions

* Latest update: The Berlioz is being repaired in Dunkerque and the company hopes it will be back in use tomorrow morning.