The accident occurred between the islands of Helgoland and Langeoog. The accident command assumes that one of many ships sank.
Two cargo ships collided within the North Sea and a number of other persons are lacking. One of the freighters apparently sank after the collision, because the federal and coastal state accident command introduced in Cuxhaven. Numerous ships are presently looking for shipwrecked individuals.
The collision between the cargo ships “Polesie” and “Verity” occurred at round 5 a.m. within the German Bight, round 22 kilometers southwest of the island of Helgoland and 31 kilometers northeast of the island of Langeoog. One particular person was rescued from the water and is receiving medical care. The accident command assumes that the “Verity” sank, whereas the “Polesie” continues to be buoyant with 22 individuals on board.
Cruise ship helps search
Two sea rescue cruisers from the German Society for the Rescue of Shipwrecked Persons (DGzRS), an emergency tug, a so-called pilot tender, a ship from the water police and a helicopter from the German Navy are participating within the search. The emergency command additionally had a sensor plane fly over the ocean space.
A cruise ship touring within the sea space can also be supporting the search. People might obtain medical care there, it was mentioned. Doctors are on board. Additional medical personnel have been to be flown to the scene of the accident by helicopter.
The 91 meter lengthy and 14 meter broad “Verity” was reportedly on its manner from Bremen to Immingham in Great Britain. The 190 meter lengthy and 29 meter broad “Polesie” traveled from Hamburg to La Coruña in Spain.
Source: www.nationalturk.com