Two Turkish-flagged commercial vessels collide off Istanbul; 10 crew members unreachable

According to reports from Zee News, two Turkish-flagged commercial vessels have collided in the Sea of Marmara off the coast of Istanbul. The incident has triggered an urgent search and rescue operation as communication was lost with one of the ships involved in the collision.

Authorities are currently working to locate the vessel and its 10 crew members, who remain unreachable following the impact. The Sea of Marmara is a critical maritime corridor, and incidents in these waters often draw immediate response from the Turkish Coast Guard and local maritime safety agencies.

While details regarding the cause of the collision remain preliminary, the focus of local emergency teams is currently centered on the rescue mission. Further updates are expected as the search operation progresses and more information is released by the Turkish transport ministry and maritime authorities regarding the status of the missing crew and the condition of the vessels.