Oil Tanker and Cargo Ship Collide in North Sea, Triggering Fires and Rescue Operation

At least 32 people have been rescued after an oil tanker and a cargo ship collided off England’s coast, sparking fires and a major emergency response.

Fire and rescue service crews respond to a collision between oil tanker and a cargo ship off the northeastern coast of England on March 10, 2025. Bartosz Smialek via Reuters

An oil tanker and a cargo ship collided off the eastern coast of England on March 10, resulting in fires on both vessels and prompting an extensive rescue operation, according to emergency officials.

Authorities confirmed that at least 32 individuals were transported to shore, although their conditions were not immediately disclosed.