North Sea collision ignites inferno: Rescue ops intensify
A collision occurred in the North Sea involving two ships: a tanker and a container ship. A rescue operation is underway. Thirty-two injured individuals have been transported to shore.
Both ships that collided on Monday in the North Sea are on fire, reported Reuters, citing rescue services. The maritime rescue service RNLI stated that "a number of people had abandoned the vessels following a collision." The rescue operation is ongoing. According to the latest reports, 32 people have been evacuated to shore.
Rescue operation on the high seas
Martyn Boyers, head of the port of Grimsby East, told the BBC that after the ships collided, a "massive fireball" was seen. The condition of the evacuated crew members is unknown.
Although official data about the vessels has not been provided, the RNLI, using the Vessel Finder service, identified them as the American tanker MV Stena Immaculate and the container ship Solong, which was sailing from Scotland to Rotterdam. According to the agency, the tanker was anchored at the time of the collision.
Rescue units from several locations, including Skegness, Bridlington, Mablethorpe, and Cleethorpes, have been dispatched to the scene. The operation also involves ships equipped with firefighting equipment, a rescue helicopter, and a coastguard plane.
The collision occurred in the North Sea, off the coast of Hull, approximately 250 kilometres north of London. The situation is dynamic, and rescue services are working intensively to control the fire and ensure the safety of the crews of both ships.
