Two Turkish Commercial Ships Collide Near Istanbul; 10 Crew Missing
Summary
Two Turkish commercial ships collided in the Marmara Sea near Istanbul, leaving one vessel and its 10 crew members uncontactable. Coast guard ships and helicopters are searching for the missing ship, Tugberk Imamoglu.
Key Points
- Two Turkish-flagged commercial ships collided near Istanbul’s Silivri district around 3 a.m. on Wednesday.
- Officials lost contact with Tugberk Imamoglu and its 10 crew members after the crash.
- Coast guard ships and helicopters were deployed for search and rescue operations in the Marmara Sea.
- The ships are identified as the bulk carrier Tugberk Imamoglu and the chemical tanker Alsu.
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