According to Turkish authorities, a cargo ship sank off Turkey’s Black Sea coast leaving at least 3 people dead, reports ABCNews.
What happened?
A cargo ship sank off Turkey’s Black Sea coast on Sunday, leaving at least three people dead and six others were rescued.
The transport ministry said the ship had anchored off the port of Bartin in northern Turkey due to bad weather, before breaking into two pieces and sinking.
Rescue efforts
Emergency workers saved at least six crew members and reached the bodies of three others. The navy sent a frigate to assist rescue efforts.
The transport ministry said the ship had 12 crew members, including two Russians and 10 Ukrainians.
The cargo ship was en route to Bulgaria from Georgia but the Black Sea region has been buffeted by heavy rains, snow and strong winds.
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Source: ABCNews
