Russian Cargo Ship Runs Aground Near Istanbul

Turkish media reports say a Russian cargo ship has run aground off Istanbul and rescuers were trying to evacuate its 14 crew members.

News ID: 70631

Date: 03 December 2016 - 13:42

According to MANA, the Dogan news agency said the Volgo Don 203 ran aground in high winds ( Lodos) late Friday off Istanbul’s Kartal district, in the Sea of Marmara.
The coast guard, sea police, firefighters and ambulances were dispatched to rescue the crew.
The state-run Anadolu Agency reports that a second ship also ran aground in the area and its crew was safely evacuated.