4 minutes agoHeavy sea accident off the English coast, tankers explode
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(a year ago)A serious marine accident occurred on the morning of this Monday off the coast of Yorkshire, Great Britain, where an oil tank and a cargo ship have crashed, triggering a powerful explosion and a large fire. According to the authorities, American tanker MV Stana Immaculate anchored near the mouth of Humber in [...]
According to the authorities, the American tank MV Stena Immaculate, anchored near Humber's mouth in Hull, has been hit by the Portuguese ship of MV Soong containers. The crash has caused a massive fire involving both ships, and a huge cloud of smoke has risen above the water.
Witnesses in the area report a massive explosion at the time of the crash. So far, 32 people have been rescued, while there is still no accurate record of the number of missing persons.
A major rescue operation is under way with the commitment of Coast Guard, which have called for assistance from ships near the scene. Helicopters and rescue units from Skegness, Bridlington, Mblethorpe and Clehorpes have rushed to the area, while even civil floating vehicles have contributed to rescue efforts.
MV Stana Immaculate, which carried a large quantity of fuel for aircraft, continues to burn, presenting a high risk to the environment and rescue teams. Authorities are monitoring the situation and working to isolate the fire and save every person left on board.
Investigations into the causes of the crash have been launched, while authorities are expected to provide further details in the following hours. /euronews
