Saed News: Local authorities in England have reported a collision between an oil tanker and a cargo ship in the North Sea, leaving 32 people injured.
According to the accident news service of Saed News, quoting ISNA, a major rescue operation took place today (Monday) in the North Sea following a collision between an oil tanker and a cargo ship, resulting in a massive fire and injuring 32 people.
Agence France-Presse (AFP) reported that Martin Boyers, the director of Grimsby Port, told the agency that the injured individuals were transported to shore for treatment, with "ambulances lined up along the dock."
A spokesperson for the Coast Guard stated that the operation is being coordinated "following reports of a collision between an oil tanker and a cargo ship off the coast of East Yorkshire" by the UK Coast Guard.
The spokesperson added that the Coast Guard is assessing the potential response to pollution caused by the incident.
Footage aired on UK television channels showed a massive column of thick black smoke and flames rising from the crash site, about 10 miles offshore.
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) told AFP that there were reports of "fires on both ships," which the UK rescue service responded to.
The organization also noted reports indicating that some individuals had abandoned the ships.
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) told AFP that the current focus is on firefighting efforts and search-and-rescue operations.
Stena Bulk, the Swedish company that owns one of the tankers involved in the accident, confirmed ownership and stated that the vessel is operated by the U.S.-based company Crowley.
