Russian cruise liner crashes into pier in Turkish port

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The Russian cruise liner Astoria Grande crashed into the pier while approaching the Turkish port of Amasra on the west coast of the Black Sea due to a strong storm.

Report informs via Haberturk TV that, according to preliminary data, there are no casualties.

At the time of the incident, there were 668 people on board, including 385 passengers and 283 crew members and personnel.

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