NBC News - Russian oil tankers split in two by strong storms in the Black Sea
A severe storm in the Black Sea led to a significant environmental disaster when two Russian oil tankers, carrying 4200 tons of oil, were split in half. This incident resulted in a massive oil spill, which Greenpeace has labeled as potentially serious. Video footage from the crew shows one of the tankers breaking apart, with its bow sinking into the sea. Shortly after, another tanker was also split in two nearby. Russian authorities reported one fatality, while 13 crew members were evacuated. Part of the wreckage was found stuck in shallow waters, about 260 feet from the shore. The search for four missing individuals continues.
Key Points:
- Two Russian oil tankers split in half during a storm in the Black Sea, causing a massive oil spill.
- The tankers were carrying 4200 tons of oil, leading to significant environmental concerns.
- Greenpeace has called the spill a potentially serious disaster.
- One crew member died, and 13 were evacuated; four are still missing.
- Part of the wreckage is stuck in shallow water, complicating cleanup efforts.