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Tanker, cargo ship collide off UK coast causing blaze and casualties

An oil tanker and a cargo vessel collided off the northeastern coast of England, as confirmed by His Majesty's Coastguard.
The U.K. Coastguard reported that the alarm was raised at 9:48 a.m. Local time on Monday.
The U.K. Coastguard is coordinating a response, including helicopters and lifeboats from nearby towns.
As of early Monday morning, it was unclear if there were any injuries related to the incident.

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The Weather Channel

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