Two oil tankers collided near the UAE’s Fujairah coast in the Gulf of Oman, sparking a fire aboard both vessels, prompting the UAE coast guard to evacuate 24 crew members to safety.

Authorities have attributed the crash to navigational misjudgement, likely exacerbated by recent electronic interference in navigation systems around the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns over shipping safety in this strategically vital waterway.

No injuries or oil spills have been reported, and an investigation is underway to determine the precise circumstances.