North Sea collision: one man arrested for manslaughter, risk of container ship sinking

British police arrest a man for gross negligence. The Solong continues to burn and could sink, while an environmental disaster in protected areas is feared

British authorities have announced the arrest of a 59-year-old man in connection with yesterday’s collision in the North Sea between the container ship Solong and the tanker Stena Immaculate. The incident caused a fire on board the ships and the presumed death of a crew member of the Solong. As the Portuguese ship continues to burn, there are fears that it could sink in the coming hours. Meanwhile, environmental experts are warning of a possible environmental disaster in the marine protected areas involved.

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