Major Collision Off East Yorkshire: Oil Tanker and Cargo Ship Catch Fire
In a significant maritime incident, an oil tanker and a cargo ship collided on Monday off the coast of East Yorkshire in northeastern England. The British Coastguard, known as HM Coastguard, is currently coordinating emergency services responding to this alarming event. Preliminary reports suggest that the oil tanker may be on fire, while media sources such as the Daily Mail indicate that the cargo vessel is also engulfed in flames.
At approximately 09:48 GMT, the coastguard was alerted to the situation. Within an hour, emergency services in mainland Spain began responding as well. Rescue efforts have been activated, including a helicopter from Humberside Coastguard deployed to the scene of the accident, located specifically in the Humber estuary. Lifeboats from several nearby towns, including Skegness, Bridlington, Maplethorpe, and Cleethorpes, are also involved in the rescue operations, as confirmed by an official statement.
Additional resources for the rescue efforts include a fixed-wing aircraft from the Coastguard and various nearby vessels equipped for firefighting. According to the digital portal Navy Lookout, which specializes in independent analysis of the British Navy, the oil tanker MV Stena Immaculate is reported to be on fire after being struck by the container ship MV Solong while anchored off the Humber estuary.
As of now, there has been no information regarding casualties. The situation remains fluid, with emergency services working diligently to assess the damage, contain the fire, and ensure the safety of all personnel involved. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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