Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) stated that 3 ships were affected by the heavy rain and storm in Zonguldak, and that a total of 25 crew members on two separate ships were rescued, and that the work on the cargo ship, which was disconnected, continues uninterruptedly.
In the written statement made by AFAD, it was stated that AFAD, Coast Guard Command and fire brigade teams were dispatched to the region upon the notice that two ships ran aground in Ereğli.
It was emphasized that search and rescue efforts were started quickly and said, “As a result of the intensive search and rescue efforts, a total of 25 crew members were rescued, 12 on the first ship and 13 on the second ship.” information was given.
It was reported that the work on a cargo ship with 12 crew members on board, which had lost contact, continues uninterruptedly.
In the statement, it was announced that AFAD President Okay Memiş went to the region to coordinate the work on site.
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