Jet fuel spills into North Sea after tanker collision, as 37 people brought ashore
US logistics firm Crowley, which is the operator and joint owner of the MV Stena Immaculate, says the vessel was carrying jet fuel when it was hit by the Solong in the North Sea at approximately 10:00 GMT. All of its crew of more than 20 are now safe and accounted for - but there are fears that jet fuel is now pouring into the sea.
North Sea latest: Search called off for missing crew member after crash - with jet fuel spilling into sea and vessels on fire
The crash between a tanker and a cargo ship happened in the North Sea off the East Yorkshire coast. The search has now been called off for one member of crew missing from the cargo ship named the Solong.
The collision has raised fears of an explosion or environmental catastrophe, with rescue teams racing to the scene.
The ships involved are the U.S.-flagged tanker MV Stena Immaculate and the Portugal-flagged container ship Solong.
A cargo ship collided with a tanker carrying jet fuel for the US military off eastern England on Monday, setting both vessels ablaze and sending fuel pouring into the North Sea.
Fires are still burning on an oil tanker carrying jet fuel and a cargo ship which was loaded with highly toxic chemicals ...
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