North Sea collision sparks massive rescue operation
A collision occurred in the North Sea between two ships: a tanker and a container ship. A rescue operation is underway. Thirty-two injured individuals have been transported to the shore.
Both ships, which collided on Monday in the North Sea, are on fire, according to the Reuters agency, citing rescue services. The RNLI sea rescue service reported 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 the shore.
Rescue operation in the open sea
Martyn Boyers, head of Grimsby East port, told the BBC portal that after the collision of the ships, a "massive fireball" was seen. The condition of the evacuated crew members is unknown.
Although no official data regarding the vessels have 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 at anchor 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 coast guard aircraft.
The collision occurred in the North Sea, off the coast of Hull, about 155 miles 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.
