Burning ship involved in North Sea disaster expected to sink, authorities say

Coastguard says vessel is unlikely to remain afloat

Smoke rises from damaged containers on the deck of the Solong, in the North Sea, on Tuesday after it collided with the tanker Stena Immaculate on Monday.
Smoke rises from damaged containers on the deck of the Solong, in the North Sea, on Tuesday after it collided with the tanker Stena Immaculate on Monday.Photo: AFP/SCANPIX
Published 11 March 2025, 15:32Updated 11 March 2025, 15:32
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