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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Bryony Gooch

Cargo ship captain arrested over North Sea collision is Russian, owner says

The captain of the cargo ship which collided with a US oil tanker in the North Sea is a Russian national, the vessel’s owner has said.

A 59-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter in connection with the collision, Humberside Police have said.

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