Breaking: Desperate scramble to rescue crew from massive cargo ship sinking in the Channel as ‘life-threatening’ Storm Angus unleashes floods, snow, 97mph winds and FIRE

 

 A coast guard helicopter attends the scene where at least five crew members have been evacuated from cargo ship Saga Sky

A CARGO ship is being evacuated after smashing into a ‘barge full of rocks’ three miles south west of Samphire Hoe near Dover. Around 23 crew members are believed to be on board the 200-metre vessel – five of whom have reportedly been rescued. Coastguard boats and helicopters are attending
the scene which has been declared a major incident.The Hong Kong registered boat named Saga Sky is taking on water after losing engine and steering power - however it is reportedly not expected to sink.
The vessel was travelling past Folkestone and Dover when the crash happened.