01:01Mandatory credit: Philippine Coast Guard
An oil tanker carrying 1.4 million litres of industrial fuel capsized in Manila, Philippines, on Thursday. The vessel sank near the capital's bay, as heavy rains and strong waves struck the region.
Footage shows the tanker sinking in the rough waters. The Philippine Coast Guard is seen engaged in a rescue mission.
Authorities reportedly rescued 16 of the 17 crew members, with one still missing. Environmental response teams are now working to contain an oil slick spotted in the bay, with some experts warning it could be the worst in the country's history.
It comes after a similar incident in Oriental Mindoro in February, which severely impacted coral reefs and mangroves in the area. There are fears a much larger oil spill in Manila Bay could have a huge impact on the local marine ecosystem and the coastal regions.
Philippine tanker with 1.4 million litres of fuel sinks beneath huge waves in Manila Bay, concerns over oil spill
An oil tanker carrying 1.4 million litres of industrial fuel capsized in Manila, Philippines, on Thursday. The vessel sank near the capital's bay, as heavy rains and strong waves struck the region.
Footage shows the tanker sinking in the rough waters. The Philippine Coast Guard is seen engaged in a rescue mission.
Authorities reportedly rescued 16 of the 17 crew members, with one still missing. Environmental response teams are now working to contain an oil slick spotted in the bay, with some experts warning it could be the worst in the country's history.
It comes after a similar incident in Oriental Mindoro in February, which severely impacted coral reefs and mangroves in the area. There are fears a much larger oil spill in Manila Bay could have a huge impact on the local marine ecosystem and the coastal regions.
Mandatory credit: Philippine Coast Guard
An oil tanker carrying 1.4 million litres of industrial fuel capsized in Manila, Philippines, on Thursday. The vessel sank near the capital's bay, as heavy rains and strong waves struck the region.
Footage shows the tanker sinking in the rough waters. The Philippine Coast Guard is seen engaged in a rescue mission.
Authorities reportedly rescued 16 of the 17 crew members, with one still missing. Environmental response teams are now working to contain an oil slick spotted in the bay, with some experts warning it could be the worst in the country's history.
It comes after a similar incident in Oriental Mindoro in February, which severely impacted coral reefs and mangroves in the area. There are fears a much larger oil spill in Manila Bay could have a huge impact on the local marine ecosystem and the coastal regions.