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Several missing after freighters collide in German North Sea
  + stars: | 2023-10-24 | by ( ) www.reuters.com   time to read: +1 min
BERLIN, Oct 24 (Reuters) - Several people are missing after two freighters collided near the German North Sea island of Heligoland, the central command for maritime emergencies said on Tuesday. The Polesie and Verity vessels collided at around 0300 GMT about 12 nautical miles (22 kilometres) southwest of Heligoland, likely causing the Verity to sink, central command said in a statement. One person was rescued from the water and is receiving medical treatment, while several others are still missing, it added. The rescue operation includes a rescue cruiser, police boats, a sensor aircraft and a helicopter, among other vessels. Writing by Friederike Heine Editing by Miranda Murray and Rachel MoreOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.
Persons: Verity, Friederike Heine, Miranda Murray, Rachel More Organizations: La Coruna, Thomson Locations: Heligoland, Bremen, Immingham, Hamburg, Spain
BERLIN (AP) — Two cargo ships collided in the North Sea off the coast of Germany on Tuesday and one of them sank, German authorities said. The site of the collision was about 31 kilometers (19 miles) northeast of Langeoog island, which is just off the German mainland. Several rescue ships and aircraft taking part in the search hadn't located the missing crew members by late afternoon. The Verity was 91 meters (299 feet) long and 14 meters (46 feet) wide. The Polesie is 190 meters (623 feet) long and 29 meters (95 feet) wide.
Persons: Verity, Robby Renner, Michael Ippich, couldn't, Renner, Iona Organizations: BERLIN, Germany's, Command, Maritime Emergencies, Rescue Service, Rescuers Locations: North, Germany, Helgoland, Langeoog, Bremen, Immingham, Cuxhaven, Bahamas, Hamburg, Spain, Rotterdam
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