The ship that collided with the tanker in the North Sea was carrying highly toxic substances

As Ukrinform reports, Sky News reports this with reference to a report by Lloyd's List Intelligence.

According to her, the vessel was also carrying an unknown amount of alcohol.

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), sodium cyanide releases hydrogen cyanide gas, which interferes with the body's ability to use oxygen. Exposure to sodium cyanide can quickly lead to death, the CDC says.

According to Graham Stewart, a local official, there were a total of 37 people on both ships at the time of the collision. He informed that one person remains in hospital after the incident, while the remaining 36 sailors are safe.

Reuters reports that the oil tanker that collided with a cargo ship in the North Sea was carrying jet fuel for the US military, part of a US government program to provide fuel to the armed forces.

A US military spokesman told Reuters that the tanker was on a short-term charter from the Navy's Military Sealift Command.

It was previously reported that 32 people were injured in the incident. All of them were transported to the port by several boats.

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