UPDATE - Maritime traffic resumes in Istanbul Strait

Strait was closed to maritime traffic in both directions earlier in day as fog reduced visibility in northern parts of city

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By Yasin Gungor

ISTANBUL (AA) - Ship traffic in both directions of the Istanbul Strait resumed at 12.40 local time (0940GMT) on Wednesday following enhanced visibility conditions.

The strait was closed to maritime traffic in both directions earlier in the day, according to the Turkish Coastal Safety Directorate.

An announcement on the directorate’s website said the closure began at 3.45 a.m. local time (0045GMT) in the strait, which connects the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara, and from there to the Aegean and Mediterranean.

While no official reason was given for the suspension, heavy fog was observed in the northern parts of the city, reducing visibility in the area.

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