Two missing after Brit cargo ship crashes with another container vessel as ‘screams heard from water’

TWO people are missing after a Brit cargo ship crashed into a container vessel in waters south of Sweden, sparking a frantic rescue mission. The Scot Carrier collided with Danish ship Karin Hoej in the Baltic Sea between Ystad and Bornholm island in the early hours of Monday morning, Swedish authorities said. AFPThe Karin Hoej pictured after it collided in the British cargo ship Scot Carrier in the Baltic sea[/caption] APThe Danish ship had two crew on board who are yet to be accounted for[/caption] Marine TrafficThe crash took place off the coast of Sweden[/caption] At least two people are feared to still be in the water as a string of rescue vehicles rush to save them, Aftonbladet reports. The Swedish Maritime Administration received reports of screams coming from the water at around 4.45am, communications manager Jonas Franzen said. He said: “Shortly after half past 3 am (0230GMT), we received an alert through our sea and flight rescue central that two freight vessels have collided. “One of the ships has capsized and is upside down.” A spokesperson for Scotline said they were unable to comment since the details of the incident are currently under investigation but said their vessel was assisting local authorities “as required”. The search had been hampered by early morning darkness and was finally called off at 11am local time after rescue crews determined there was no possibility of finding survivors in the chilling water, according to Kvallsposten. With water temps at 4C, the crew had a survival time of just one hour, maritime authorities said. Most read in The Sun 'NOT A SPICE GIRLS REUNION' Fans baffled as Sky quizzes Geri Horner on best F1 season end OMIGAWD! PM vows all adults will get Covid boosters THIS MONTH to beat Omicron 'tidal wave' REGULATION TIME Could THIS F1 rule see Lewis Hamilton named champ ahead of Max Verstappen? 'WE'LL SEE' Hamilton hints he might not return for next F1 season in subtle retirement nod FRESH PAGE Gavin & Stacey's Joanna Page welcomes baby girl and reveals quirky name class warfare Fury as minister refuses to guarantee schools will open in January Meanwhile, the Swedish Coast Guard said in a statement that it was launching a preliminary investigation into possible gross negligence in maritime traffic. It was reported that the Scot Carrier, which was heading for Montrose in Scotland, is still functional with its crew safe. The Danish-flagged Karin Hoej has capsized and is upside down – with Marine Traffic reporting they have received no update from the ship for more than four hours. The Karin Hoej, which was not loaded, was sailing from Sodertalje in Sweden to Nykobing Falster in southern Denmark with two people on board, said Soren Hoj, managing director of shipping company Rederiet Hoj, which owns the capsized vessel. “I can confirm an accident has happened but I do not know the circumstances,” he said. “A major rescue operation is taking place.” A map shows the two vessels close to each other in the water surrounded by lifeboats. Nine boats and a helicopter have been scrambled to find the drowning crew, Aftonbladet reported, while Denmark is assisting Sweden with the rescue attempt. A spokesperson for the Danish Meteorological Institute said fog was reported in the area at the time of the incident. The Danish military confirmed the ships were sailing in the same direction when they came into contact – but not confirm that they crashed into each other. Swedish coast guards have begun a salvage operation on the Karin Hoej after the vessel began leaking oil. Once secured to the shoreline, divers will check the ship for anyone who might be trapped inside. The Scot Carrier, built in 2018, is some 90 metres long while the Danish carrier is just 55 metres long and was built in 1977, according to Aftonbladet. ReutersThe Scot Carrier is understood to still be functional[/caption] Marine Traffic/Peter aus HoltenauThe Karin Hoej has capsized (file image)[/caption] Marine TrafficThe Scot Carrier has been communicating with shipping agencies (file image)[/caption] More to follow… For the latest news on this story keep checking back at Sun Online. Thesun.co.uk is your go to destination for the best celebrity news, football news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Download our fantastic, new and improved free App for the best ever Sun Online experience. For iPhone click here, for Android click here.  Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thesun and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.