Reuters is reporting that a ship ran aground in Egypt's Suez Canal earlier today and tug boats were working to release it, two navigational sources told them.
The sources said the vessel was blocking navigation in the canal.
There was no immediate official confirmation from the Suez Canal Authority.
Update: It has been refloated, and is under tug assistance.
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