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| Search for man who fell from fuel tanker in Margate | Search for man who fell from fuel tanker in Margate |
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| Rescue crews are searching for a man who fell from a fuel tanker off the coast of Kent. | |
| A coastguard helicopter, a Royal Navy warship and RNLI lifeboats are scouring the waters around Margate Harbour. | |
| Authorities were alerted at 05:40 GMT to reports the man had gone overboard from a liquid petroleum gas tanker that was anchored in the harbour overnight. | |
| Lifeboats are looking up to 8 miles (13km) out to sea, while coastguard crews are searching the shoreline. | Lifeboats are looking up to 8 miles (13km) out to sea, while coastguard crews are searching the shoreline. |
| HMS Westminster joined the search in response to the coastguard's call for assistance to all vessels in the area. | |
| Storm Dennis is due to bring rain and gales across the south-east of England, with yellow weather warnings in place for wind and rain. | Storm Dennis is due to bring rain and gales across the south-east of England, with yellow weather warnings in place for wind and rain. |
| Harsher conditions are expected across Kent and Sussex on Sunday, with an amber rain warning in place, according to the Met Office. | Harsher conditions are expected across Kent and Sussex on Sunday, with an amber rain warning in place, according to the Met Office. |