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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
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Miriam Burrell

MV Glory vessel refloated in Suez Canal after running aground

A tugboat pulls the Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier M/V Glory in the Suez Canal

(Picture: SUEZ CANAL AUTHORITY)

A cargo ship carrying corn that went aground in Egypt’s Suez Canal has been refloated and traffic restored, authorities have said, adding that a repeat of 2021’s major blockage is unlikely.

The MV Glory ran aground near the city of Qantara and three canal tugboats were used to refloat the vessel, canal services firm Leth Agencies said.

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