Fears over stricken cargo ship

A cargo vessel carrying 643 cars has run aground off the Norfolk coast at Haisborough Sands.

The City of Sunderland is not leaking fuel but she is listing in the high winds, said a spokesperson for the Yarmouth Coastguard. None of her 13 crew aboard was injured. Two tugs from Felixstowe will attempt to re-float the ship on the next high tide at about midday. Air and sea rescuers are closely monitoring the situation. Glynn Young, acting watch manager at Yarmouth Coastguard, said: "Although the vessel is intact and there has been no apparent threat of pollution, the vessel is currently listing. The vessel is being buffeted by the wind, sea as it lies across the wind, and therefore the situation is closely monitored as it develops. Air and lifeboat assistance is close by if the situation worsens. The Isle of Man registered vessel was on passage from Zeebrugge, Belgium, to Tees Port when it ran aground at 0218 GMT.
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