One person in hospital but all crew accounted for after North Sea ships collide, says local MP – live
by Tom Ambrose (now) and Martin Belam (earlier) from World news | The Guardian on (#6VTCH)
Graham Stuart says other 36 mariners across both crews are safe and accounted for'
Transport secretary Heidi Alexander has expressed concern about the collision and thanked emergency workers who are dealing with the situation.
The Labour MP for Swindon South said I'm concerned to hear of the collision between two vessels in the North Sea this morning and am liaising with officials and HM Coastguard as the situation develops. I want to thank all emergency service workers involved for their continued efforts in responding to the incident."
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