A collision between an oil tanker and a cargo ship off the northeastern coast of England on Monday has sparked a massive emergency response. Firefighters, helicopters, and lifeboats were deployed after the two vessels collided, causing a huge fire and massive smoke plumes. The incident occurred in a busy waterway area, and authorities are working to rescue the crew members aboard.
What to know:
The two vessels involved were the chemical tanker Stena Immaculate and the container ship Solong.
More than 30 people have been rescued so far, though their condition is not yet clear.
A coordinated response is underway, with helicopters, lifeboats, and nearby vessels working to extinguish the fire.
The collision took place in a high-traffic area, with numerous ships passing through.
The International Maritime Organization has been alerted, and an ongoing investigation is taking place.
Stay with Newsweek for updates as the situation develops.
Ship tracking data from MarineTraffic indicates a stark contrast in the movement of the two vessels involved in the collision off the coast of Hull. The Stena Immaculate, which had traveled from the Greek port of Agioi Theodoroi, was drifting at a slow speed of 0.1 knots at the time of the incident at 09:48 GMT.
Meanwhile, the Portuguese-flagged container ship Solong, en route from Grangemouth, Scotland, to Rotterdam, Netherlands, was traveling at a significantly faster pace of 16 knots when it approached from the north.
The cause of the collision remains unclear, and investigations are ongoing.
A collision between an oil tanker and a cargo vessel in the North Sea near Hull has led to the rescue of 32 people, according to a port official. All crew members aboard the oil tanker, Stena Immaculate, have been confirmed safe and accounted for by the shipping company.
The incident, which occurred at 9:48 GMT, saw the U.S.-flagged Stena Immaculate struck by the Portuguese-flagged container ship Solong while at anchor. Thick black smoke was seen billowing from the tanker, with some reports describing a "massive fireball."
Lifeboats and firefighting teams quickly responded to the scene, and a coastguard rescue operation was initiated to ensure further safety. Authorities are continuing to coordinate the emergency response.
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This story was originally published March 10, 2025 at 9:54 AM.