A RED FUNNEL captain went to hospital after inhaling pesticide fumes aboard a ferry.

A captain sought medical assistance following a leak of pesticides on the Red Falcon on Thursday night, according to a source.

The incident is said to have taken place at around 11pm when pest control workers were on site dealing with an infestation.

Red Funnel confirmed a milder winter has led to issues with insects on its ferries.

A spokesperson said pest control at the terminal last night to deal with an infestation.

A female captain inhaled chemicals and drove to hospital as a precaution.

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