Oil Tanker and Cargo Ship Collide in North Sea, Triggering Major Rescue Effort

A collision off the Yorkshire coast has left one vessel ablaze as rescue teams work to evacuate crews and assess potential environmental risks.

The collision occurred Monday morning near Hull, England, involving the American-flagged oil tanker 'Stena Immaculate' and the Portuguese-flagged cargo ship 'Solong'.
The tanker, owned by Swedish company Stena Bulk and operated by Crowley, was carrying jet fuel and caught fire after the collision.
Rescue operations are ongoing, with helicopters, lifeboats, nearby vessels, and firefighting aircraft deployed to the scene.
At least 32 crew members from both ships have been evacuated to Grimsby, though some individuals remain unaccounted for, according to local authorities.
Officials are evaluating the risk of environmental pollution while emergency responders continue to address the fire and stabilize the situation.