Ship 'sinking' after collision off Dutch coast
December 06, 2012  02:16

A cargo ship is sinking in the North Sea after colliding with a container ship, Dutch coastguard officials say. The accident is reported to have taken place around 100km (60 miles) off the coast of Rotterdam in an important shipping lane.

 

The cargo ship, the Baltic Ace, is reported to be sailing under a Bahamas flag. It is unclear if the crew of around 23 people are still on board.

 

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