According to AA: An oil tanker and a cargo ship have been involved in a collision off the coast of Lincolnshire, resulting in both vessels catching fire.
According to reports: the incident which occurred in the North Sea, was reported by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), who responded with four lifeboat crews to the scene.
HM Coastguard has taken the lead in coordinating the rescue operation, which is taking place about 10 miles (16 kilometers) off the coast of East Yorkshire.
And it is reported that coastguard helicopter was dispatched from Humberside to assist with the rescue efforts.
Lifeboats from Skegness, Bridlington, Mablethorpe, and Cleethorpes have been deployed to the scene, with additional support from an HM Coastguard fixed-wing aircraft and nearby vessels equipped for firefighting.
The cause of the collision remains unclear, and emergency services are continuing to work to secure the safety of those involved.
BY LUCKY SEANEGO
