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| Storm brings chaos to Black Sea | Storm brings chaos to Black Sea |
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| At least four sailors have died after their Bulgarian cargo ship sank in a storm lashing the Kerch Strait, just north of the Black Sea. | At least four sailors have died after their Bulgarian cargo ship sank in a storm lashing the Kerch Strait, just north of the Black Sea. |
| Rescuers from Ukraine and Russia are searching for the other crew from the Vanessa. There were 10 Bulgarians and a Ukrainian pilot on board. | Rescuers from Ukraine and Russia are searching for the other crew from the Vanessa. There were 10 Bulgarians and a Ukrainian pilot on board. |
| The crew reportedly took to life rafts when their ship, carrying iron, sank en route to Burgas in Bulgaria. | The crew reportedly took to life rafts when their ship, carrying iron, sank en route to Burgas in Bulgaria. |
| Heavy snow has severely disrupted transport in Bulgaria and Romania. | Heavy snow has severely disrupted transport in Bulgaria and Romania. |
| There is transport chaos in the Romanian capital Bucharest, with snow 50-60cm (19.5-23 inches) deep in places. | There is transport chaos in the Romanian capital Bucharest, with snow 50-60cm (19.5-23 inches) deep in places. |
| Bucharest's two airports were closed and train passengers were hit by long delays. | |
| Black Sea ports in Bulgaria and Romania have been closed to traffic. | Black Sea ports in Bulgaria and Romania have been closed to traffic. |
| Most flights to and from Bulgaria's Sofia airport were cancelled on Wednesday. | Most flights to and from Bulgaria's Sofia airport were cancelled on Wednesday. |
| The snow also left more than 300 Bulgarian towns and villages without electricity and blocked numerous roads. Some villages have also been cut off from deliveries of food and fresh water. | |
| Have you been affected by the severe weather? You can send us your experiences using the form below: | Have you been affected by the severe weather? You can send us your experiences using the form below: |
| You can also send pictures and video to: yourpics@bbc.co.uk or to send via mobile please dial +44 (0)7725 100 100. | You can also send pictures and video to: yourpics@bbc.co.uk or to send via mobile please dial +44 (0)7725 100 100. |
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| Do not endanger yourself or others, take any unnecessary risks or infringe any laws. | Do not endanger yourself or others, take any unnecessary risks or infringe any laws. |
| Click here for terms and conditions on sending photos and video | Click here for terms and conditions on sending photos and video |