Cargo ship collision injures 32 in North Sea

A cargo ship collided with a fuel tanker in the North Sea on Monday, injuring 32 people and causing a large fire. The incident occurred about 10 miles off the coast of England, prompting a major rescue operation by the UK Coastguard. The tanker, Stena Immaculate, was anchored when it was struck by the container ship Solong. The collision ruptured the tanker’s fuel tank, leading to a fire and the release of jet fuel. All crew members on the tanker are reported safe. Vessel movements in the Humber estuary have been suspended as firefighting efforts continue. Authorities are assessing the situation and investigating the accident, while environmental groups are monitoring potential pollution impacts.