The vessels ran into each other about 22km southwest of the island of Heligoland.
BERLIN: Several people are missing after two freighters collided near the German North Sea island of Heligoland, the central command for maritime emergencies said today.
The Polesie and Verity vessels collided at around 3am about 22km 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.The Verity was on its way from Bremen to the English town of Immingham.Subscribe to our newsletter and get news delivered to your mailbox.
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