The Dardanelles was once again closed to ship traffic.

The Dardanelles Strait has been closed for ship traffic for the third day due to heavy fog that has covered Istanbul.

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Thick fog has been observed in the metropolis for the third day. About 50 flights were canceled on Monday evening.

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“The captains of the ships that were supposed to enter from the south were warned by radio, it was announced that the strait was closed for two-way transit of ships due to limited visibility,” the service for the implementation of the safe passage of ships in the Canakkale Strait (Dardanelles) said.

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Vessel traffic was said to return to normal after the fog cleared.