Worst ice conditions for years trap cargo ships

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Two cargo ships have been stuck in icy waters near Estonia in conditions not seen for some years, vessel operators have said.

One of them remains stuck after an attempt by a tug to release it failed, and the second was released thanks to a ro-ro ferry.

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