London: An oil tanker and a cargo ship collided off England’s northeastern coast, sparking a massive fire and an emergency response.
The British coastguard dispatched a helicopter, lifeboats, and firefighting vessels to the scene.
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) sent four crews to assist in rescue efforts.
There are reports that some crew members abandoned the ships following the collision.
Fires broke out on both vessels, raising concerns about safety and environmental impact.
Involved Ships
The incident involves a US-flagged oil tanker, Stena Immaculate, and the Madeira-flagged container ship, Solong.
Tracking data from VesselFinder confirms both vessels’ identities and their recent movements.
The Stena Immaculate is managed by Crowley, a US logistics firm supplying fuel to the military.
It is part of the US Department of Defense’s Tanker Security Program for emergency fuel transport.
The Solong was traveling from Grangemouth, Scotland, to Rotterdam, Netherlands before the accident occurred.
Emergency Response
Authorities quickly deployed rescue teams and fire-fighting vessels to the accident site.
A fleet of high-speed boats and a tugboat rushed to assist the stranded vessels.
The coastguard confirmed the alarm was raised at 9:48 a.m. local time.
Efforts to contain the fire and assess damage are still ongoing.
Local authorities remain on high alert for possible environmental hazards.
Ship Movements
The Stena Immaculate was anchored near Hull, UK, after arriving from Agioi Theodoroi, Greece.
The Solong had left Scotland on Sunday evening before heading towards its destination in Rotterdam.
Real-time tracking showed multiple emergency vessels heading to the collision site.
Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the crash.
The status of the crew members aboard both ships remains unclear.
Ongoing Situation
Rescue operations continue as authorities assess the severity of the fire.
The coastguard has not provided further details on injuries or potential fuel spills.
Emergency response teams remain at the scene, working to stabilize the situation.
Shipping lanes in the area may be impacted as authorities handle the crisis.
