Two seafarers have lost their lives, while four others are missing after a cargo ship sank in the Black Sea, according to Anadolu Agency.
Specifically, the Panama-flagged vessel coal ship Volgo Balt 214 experienced problems and sank in rough weather conditions off the coast of Turkey.
The vessel, during the time of the incident, was crewed by 13 crewmembers. The search and rescue teams managed to find and keep seven members safe. In the meantime, the authorities confirmed that amongst the crew, two were found dead.
For the time being, search and rescue teams are looking for the remaining four crew members, which are allegedly sailors. Yet, the weather conditions are making the search efforts unlike to have results.
The 1978-built Volgo Balt 214 was on its way from the Russian port of Azov to Samsun, Turkey when it ran into trouble.
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The exact cause of the accident, still remains unknown.
Finally, a plane, three helicopters and two boats were taking part in the rescue operation, as stated by the Turkish Coast Guard.
