Oil tanker bursts into flames after colliding with cargo ship leaving at least 32 casualties

A collision occurred this morning about 10 miles off the coast of England, involving a US oil tanker and a Portuguese-flagged cargo ship, leaving at least 32 casualties. The crash took place near the Humber Estuary in the North Sea, with the alarm raised around 9:48 am on March 10.

The incident involved the US-flagged oil tanker Stena Immaculate, which was stationary, and the MV Solong, a container ship traveling from Scotland to Rotterdam. The collision ignited a massive fire, with reports suggesting the oil tanker was carrying highly flammable jet fuel.

A major rescue operation is underway, and some crew members have abandoned the ships, fleeing into the water to escape the flames. Initial reports indicate 13 casualties were brought to shore, followed by additional rescues. The condition of the casualties remains unclear.

The Marine Accident Investigation Branch has sent a team to Grimsby to assess the situation and begin their investigation into the cause of the collision. The rescue teams continue their search, with efforts to assist those stranded and prevent further danger.

VA

Related Posts

Trump Policies Already Working To Lower Costs For Americans: White House

New federal data indicate that lower energy prices helped ease inflation in February, a finding that was touted by the White House as a direct result of…

10 People Who Did Something So Kind It Belongs in a Film

In a world where kindness often goes hidden, some people go above and beyond to make a difference. Today we have collected heartwarming stories about real acts…

My Son’s Homework Involved Making a Family Tree – Then I Noticed an Unfamiliar Name

When my son showed me his family tree homework, I nodded along until I noticed a name I didn’t recognize under “siblings.” Confused, I asked him about…

Schwarzenegger’s Love Child Was Reportedly Not Invited to His Half-Sister’s Wedding ⁠— How His 4 Half-Siblings Treat Him

The movie star’s son hid with his mother after the media uncovered his father’s identity. He remained a secret for over a decade until the actor finally…

Leaked Video Sparks Debate: Pelosi and Schumer’s Call for Medicare Reform Revisited

A recently resurfaced video from a 2010 congressional hearing has reignited controversy in Washington, as it appears to reveal that top Democratic leaders once advocated for eliminating…

Russia issues statement after Trump threatens “devastating” punishment

Russia has officially reacted to recent peace discussions between the United States and Ukraine, which took place earlier this week. The war between Ukraine and Russia has…

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *