Fuel Spill in Major Collision Off Hull Coast

In the North Sea near Hull, England, a collision between the US-flagged tanker Stena Immaculate and the Portuguese-flagged cargo ship Solong resulted in fires and injuries to at least 32 people. The Stena Immaculate, carrying Jet-A1 fuel, sustained a ruptured cargo tank, leading to a significant fuel spill and raising environmental concerns, especially as the collision occurred near protected marine areas. Emergency services, including helicopters, lifeboats, and firefighting vessels, were deployed, and the injured were transported to Grimsby for medical attention. Authorities are assessing potential environmental damage, with fears for local marine life and commercial fisheries. The collision happened while the tanker was anchored and resulted in multiple explosions, prompting a massive rescue operation.