The Yorkshire Wildlife Trust and a local MP have issued a warning over the potential impact the North Sea oil tanker crash could have on Hull's wildlife

The devastating crash between a US oil tanker and a Portuguese cargo ship has left many worried for the welfare of Hull’s wildlife after it was revealed the tanker left in flames was carrying jet fuel when it was hit in the North Sea.

More than 30 casualties have been brought ashore after a crash between an oil tanker and a cargo vessel created “a massive fireball” 10 miles off the coast of East Yorkshire at around 9.30am this morning, with a huge rescue attempt currently ongoing.

The oil tanker, the MV Stena Immaculate, has been confirmed to be carrying jet fuel with the company operating the vessel, US logistics firm Crowley, believing some fuel may have been released. In a statement to the BBC the Florida based company said: “A fire occurred as a result of the collision, and fuel was reportedly released. The Stena Immaculate crew abandoned the vessel following multiple explosions onboard.”