A fiery collision in the North Sea has raised fears of an environmental disaster. Here’s what we know
Fears are mounting of a potential environmental disaster off the coast of Britain after a cargo ship smashed into an oil tanker transporting jet fuel for the US military.
Oil tanker collision sparks environmental warning as jet fuel spills into North Sea
There are concerns about the impact of jet fuel on marine animals following a crash between an oil tanker and a cargo ship off the Yorkshire coast
North Sea tanker collision: What is sodium cyanide and is it hazardous to humans and the environment?
A collision in the North Sea involving two ships off the Yorkshire coast saw crews battle to contain a monumental fire, with initial reports suggesting the cargo included jet fuel and possibly sodium cyanide.
UK Braces for Environmental Impact as Ships Burn in North Sea After Collision
British officials are bracing for environmental damage after a cargo ship carrying a toxic chemical hit a tanker transporting jet fuel off eastern England
Oil tanker, cargo ship collide causing fire in North Sea as crews abandon both ships
At least 32 people were brought ashore and hospitalized after a cargo ship and oil tanker collided in water near England.
Jet fuel has spilled into the North Sea. Hear why it could be an environmental disaster
Environmental agencies are concerned about a potential disaster off the coast of England after a cargo ship crashed into an oil tanker transporting jet fuel for the US military, sparking a huge fire that is still burning in the North Sea.
How North Sea tanker crash could impact wildlife-rich coastline
The oil tanker and cargo vessel were involved in the serious collision in the North Sea close to the East Yorkshire coastline Academics have raised fears over the ecological impact the dramatic crash involving an oil tanker and cargo vessel could have on the Norfolk coastline.
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