Fires continue after cargo ship-tanker collision in North Sea

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Fires continue on a cargo ship and a tanker that collided in the North Sea off East Yorkshire. Coastguard aircraft are monitoring the situation, while a search for a missing crew member from the cargo ship has been called off. The collision involved the Solong container ship and the Stena Immaculate tanker, which was carrying 220,000 barrels of jet fuel. Multiple explosions occurred, and at least one tank was ruptured, releasing fuel into the sea. The Solong was reportedly carrying sodium cyanide, but it is unclear if there was a leak. Authorities are assessing potential water pollution and monitoring air quality, which remains within normal levels.


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