Russia suspends ships of sunken Bulgaria class
The 65-year-old Bulgaria cruise boat sank in Volga on July 10. Russia has imposed a temporary ban on operation of all motor ships similar to the sunken Bulgaria until the causes of the tragedy on the Volga are identified, said Transport Minister Igor Levitin Sunday.He said the decision on further operation of these ships would be taken depending on investigation findings.According to the ministry, the wreckage of Bulgaria ship, which is lying at a depth of about 20 meters in the river, could be lifted on Sunday as two crane boats have arrived at the site on Saturday morning.The sunken ship would be towed to the dock for examination, said the ministry.The 65-year-old Bulgaria cruise boat, with 208 people onboard, sank in Volga on July 10. So far, 114 dead bodies have been found and 15 people remain missing.Source: Xinhua
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