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ANKARA, August 13 (RIA Novosti) - A ferry has collided with a Russian vessel at the entry to the Bosporus, injuring at least 40 people, Turkish television said Monday.
After the collision, the Salih Reis ferry started sinking, with coast guard units and helicopters involved in the rescue effort. Ambulances rushed to the scene to carry the injured to nearby hospitals.
Several ferry passengers are in serious condition, local media said.
The Bosporus is the main route for Russian oil exports to the south and east.
