North Sea Emergency: Tanker and Cargo Ship Collision

north sea, east yorkshire - Ongoing rescue operation after oil tanker and cargo ship collide on the North Sea near East Yorkshire. Coastguard coordinating emergency response.

North Sea Emergency: Tanker and Cargo Ship Collision

An oil tanker and a cargo ship collided on the North Sea near East Yorkshire, triggering a major emergency response.

Details of the Incident

• Oil tanker catches fire after collision.
• Alarm raised at 11:00 Dutch time.

HM Coastguard is coordinating the rescue operation after reports of the collision. Multiple rescue teams and vessels are on site.

The Coastguard statement mentions the involvement of rescue helicopters, boats, and nearby ships equipped for firefighting.

No further details are currently available as the incident unfolds.