Cargo ship and 10 crew members missing after collision off Turkey
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- Turkish authorities said they lost contact with the cargo ship Tugberk Imamoglu and its 10 crew members after a collision in the Sea of Marmara.
- The collision occurred around 3 a.m. southwest of Istanbul, while the chemical tanker Alsu appeared undamaged.
- Ships and a helicopter joined the search for the missing cargo ship.
Contact has been lost with the cargo ship Tugberk Imamoglu and all 10 crew members after a collision in Turkey’s Sea of Marmara, authorities said Wednesday.
The ship collided with the chemical tanker Alsu at around 3 a.m. southwest of Istanbul. The Istanbul governor’s office said it was "currently impossible to establish contact" with the cargo vessel and its crew.
Ships and a helicopter are searching for the Tugberk Imamoglu. The governor’s office said the Alsu, the other vessel involved in the collision, did not appear to have suffered damage.
It is currently impossible to establish contact with the cargo ship Tugberk Imamoglu and its 10 crew members.
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Originally published by Khaleej Times in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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