A cargo ship, ANMAH, capsized at an Istanbul port early on Monday, after an imbalance in its cargo loading, according to the local governor's office.
A cargo ship, ANMAH, capsized at an Istanbul port early on Monday, after an imbalance in its cargo loading, according to the local governor's office.
The incident occurred around 1:00 AM Greenwich Mean Time as the ship was being loaded, causing it to roll onto its side.
Of the 15 crew members aboard, 10 were rescued by emergency personnel, while the remaining five managed to jump into the water and escape on their own.
One crew member sustained minor injuries and was transferred to the hospital for treatment.
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