In the Leningrad region, a cargo ship broke away from its berth and drifted

In the waters of the Neva River in the Leningrad region, a cargo ship broke away from its berth and drifted. This was announced on Wednesday, March 19, by the North-Western Transport Prosecutor's Office.

"According to preliminary data, in the area of the Sverdlov settlement, the Svetly-22 cargo ship started moving along the river. Currently, the vessel is drifting under the influence of currents and ice," the agency said in a message on its Telegram channel.

Rescue services have been dispatched to the scene. In addition, the Leningrad-Finnish Transport Prosecutor's Office is conducting an audit of the implementation of legislation on the safety of navigation.

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