By GB News (World News) | Created at 2025-03-11 15:55:59 | Updated at 2025-03-12 05:36:22
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A 59-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter just one day after an oil tanker and cargo ship colliding into one another in the North Sea.
Humberside Police have launched a criminal investigation into the collision's cause and are co-operating with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.
Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Superintendent Craig Nicholson said: “Humberside Police have taken primacy for the investigation of any potential criminal offences which arise from the collision between the two vessels.
“Extensive work has already been carried out, and we are working closely with our partners to understand what happened, and to provide support to all of those affected."
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"Following enquiries undertaken by my team, we have arrested a 59-year-old man on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter in connection with the collision, this follows the conclusion of search operations by HM Coastguard for the missing crew member of the Solong."
The man remains in custody.
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