This picture taken from video shows the fuel tanker MV Stena Immaculate in the northern sea, off the coast of northeast England, Tuesday, March 11, 2025. The collision sparked explosions and fires that burned for more than 24 hours. It said the cargo ship was drifting south, away from the tanker, and a 1 kilometer (around a ½ mile) exclusion zone had been put in place around both ships. The government said the cause of the collision was being investigated, but there was no indication of foul play.Government minister Matthew Pennycook said it was a "fast-moving and dynamic situation. ""This particular incident is troubling because it appears to involve persistent oil, which breaks up slowly in water," he said.

Source: The Times March 11, 2025 13:04 UTC