Ships collided in the North Sea, a tanker is on fire

Ships collided off the coast of England. The tanker is on fire.

A cargo ship collided with a tanker in the North Sea off the northeast coast of England. The rescue operation is being carried out by the British Coast Guard. A fire broke out on the tanker, the BBC reports.

The incident allegedly occurred off the coast of East Yorkshire.

According to the British broadcaster, lifeboats and fire crews are at the scene. The rescue operation is coordinated by the Coast Guard. The services called a rescue helicopter and nearby vessels equipped with fire extinguishing equipment.