THE tanker that broke in half and sank apparently took most of its cargo of toxic fuel oil to the frigid bottom of the Atlantic Ocean, where it may solidify and pose less danger to fishing grounds and scenic beaches along northwestern Spain.

A Spanish government official says the oil tanker Prestige hasn't leaked any oil since it sank.

The crippled tanker Prestige, carrying more than 70,000 tons of oil, split in two today threatening Spain’s north-west coast with an environmental disaster.

A damaged tanker carrying more than 70,000 tons of oil has broken in two off the north-western coast of Spain, news reports say.