Major ship collision in UK waters sparks fears of toxic chemical leak

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March 10, 2025, 9:01 PM

• •A cargo ship carrying sodium cyanide collided with a tanker transporting jet fuel in the UK’s North Sea.
• •Scientists fear the collision could cause a huge leak of toxic chemicals into the marine environment.
• •The crash happened in waters that are home to internationally significant populations of breeding seabirds.

A cargo ship carrying sodium cyanide collided with a tanker transporting jet fuel off the coast of Hull, UK. Scientists fear the collision could cause a huge leak of toxic chemicals into delicate marine habitats, with potentially devastating consequences for local wildlife.

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