Ship on way from Russia runs aground in Istanbul


A ship carrying wheat from Russia to Egypt's Alexandria ran aground in Istanbul's Ahırkapı district in the Marmara Sea on Monday.The 229-meter long "Wadi Safaga" was repeatedly warned by officials for sailing too close to land, reports said.The ship carrying 60 tons of wheat did not call for help and currently its crew is trying to make the ship float again.Turkish coastguards have called in a towing boat to salvage the ship from where it's stuck.Officials stated that the ship is not harmed and does not pose a threat of pollution.