A collision between an oil tanker and a cargo ship off East Yorkshire resulted in both vessels catching fire, prompting a large-scale rescue operation. At least 32 casualties were brought ashore, as authorities mobilized helicopters, lifeboats, and fire-fighting vessels. Martyn Boyers, the chief executive of the Port of Grimsby East, remarked on the massive fireball resulting from the crash. The oil tanker is owned by Stena Bulk, whose crew has been accounted for, while the cargo ship is identified as belonging to a German company. Rescue operations are ongoing.
The collision between an oil tanker and cargo ship off the coast of East Yorkshire caused significant fires, leading to a major rescue operation with at least 32 casualties.
Martyn Boyers noted that there were at least 32 casualties brought ashore from the two burning vessels, although their conditions were still unclear. The fireball reported was massive.
In response to the incident, the coastguard agency deployed helicopters, aircraft, and lifeboats, while Royal National Lifeboat Institution coordinated search and rescue efforts alongside them.
Stena Bulk confirmed the involvement of their oil tanker in the collision, adding that the crew of 20 aboard had all been safely accounted for post-incident.
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