Rescue operation underway off North West coast

A massive operation is underway off the North West coast of Ireland to rescue 16 people onboard a blazing trawler.

A spokesperson for the coastguard says they were alerted when they received a may day call to say the UK-registered vessel was on fire around 60 miles north of Donegal.

The coastguard helicopter from Sligo is on its way to the scene, as is the Arranmore lifeboat.