Man Arrested for Gross Negligence Manslaughter in North Sea Collision

A 59-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter following a catastrophic collision between the Portuguese cargo ship Solong and the US oil tanker Stena Immaculate in the North Sea. The incident, which occurred off the coast of East Yorkshire, resulted in one crew member from the Solong being unaccounted for and presumed dead. Humberside Police have launched a criminal investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision, collaborating with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency. While the fire on the Stena Immaculate has been extinguished, the Solong continues to burn, raising concerns about environmental hazards. Initial fears that the Solong was carrying sodium cyanide were alleviated when the ship's owners confirmed it had only previously contained empty containers of the substance. Authorities are now assessing the risk of sinking and the broader environmental impact of the incident.