Oil tanker and cargo ship collide in North Sea

An oil tanker and cargo ship have collided into each other in the North Sea off the coast of East Yorkshire.

Lifeboats and a UK Coastguard helicopter were sent to help rescue 37 crew members after the two boats were reported to be on fire.

The oil tanker MV Stena Immaculate and cargo ship called Solong hit each other near the Humber Estuary on Monday morning.

There are now concerns about the affects the crash might have on the environment.

One of the ships involved was the Stena Immaculate

The collision happened 13 miles off the East Yorkshire coast.

The crew from both ships are said to be safe.

On Monday, local MP Graham Stuart said one person was taken to hospital, but later the local ambulance service confirmed that no one had needed hospital treatment.

Other ships are being warned to stay away from the area.

Local MP Graham Stuart said he's worried about the "potential ecological impact".

Owners of the MV Stena Immaculate, a US firm called Crowley, say it was carrying jet fuel.

There are fears the spilled jet fuel could be harmful to aquatic life in the area.

The Solong container ship collided with the MV Stena Immaculate on Monday

In a statement, Crowley said: "Our first priority is the safety of the people and environment."

"We will provide more updates as information becomes available."

The Cleethorpes Wildlife Rescue has given advice to the public on what to do if they see an affected animal.

"If you spot an oiled bird along our coast, please do not attempt to handle it," they said.

Instead, they advised the public to contact their rescue team to allow a volunteer to help.