Collision Near UK Coast Sets Tanker and Cargo Ship Ablaze, Fuel Spill Raises Environmental Fears

A cargo ship and a US-flagged tanker collided near Hull, causing fires, fuel leaks, and concerns over marine and coastal ecosystems.

The cargo ship 'Solong' collided with the anchored tanker 'Stena Immaculate' near the Humber River, resulting in fires on both vessels.
The tanker, carrying 220,000 barrels of kerosene for potential military use, suffered a breach that caused fuel to spill into the North Sea.
One crew member from the 'Solong' remains missing, while 36 others were safely evacuated, with one person hospitalized.
Environmental groups, including Greenpeace, warn of toxic risks to marine life, as the spill threatens vulnerable species like dolphins, seals, and birds along the Norfolk coast.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the collision, with a 59-year-old man arrested on suspicion of negligent manslaughter.