British officials are bracing for environmental damage after a cargo ship carrying a toxic chemical hit a tanker transporting jet fuel off eastern England

Author: JILL LAWLESS Associated Press, ABC News
Published on: 11/03/2025 | 08:58:45

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British officials are bracing for environmental damage after a cargo ship hit a tanker. Jet fuel from a ruptured tank poured into the North Sea. The collision sparked explosions and fires that were still burning 24 hours later. The Solong’s cargo included sodium cyanide, which can produce harmful gas when combined with water. It was unclear if there had been a leak. Greenpeace U.K. Said it was too early to assess the extent of any environmental damage.

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