Maritime traffic in Istanbul Strait suspended due to heavy fog
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- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 09:32 | 08 January 2023
- Modified Date: 09:32 | 08 January 2023
Türkiye closed the Istanbul Strait to ships early Sunday, according to authorities.
The Directorate General of Coastal Safety said two-way ship traffic has been suspended through the Strait as of 4:35 a.m. (0735GMT).
Dense fog could be seen in parts of the Strait.
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