Eight killed and others missing after ferry capsizes off northern Cyprus

A ferry carrying nearly 270 people capsized shortly after departing from the port of Kyrenia in northern Cyprus. Eight people have been confirmed dead, and others remain missing. Search and rescue operations are ongoing, with helicopters and coastguard boats deployed to the scene. Ambulances are stationed on the beach to assist rescued passengers. The transport minister of the self-declared Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus stated that 100 passengers had been brought ashore. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed condolences and affirmed that efforts to find the missing continue. An investigation into the incident has been promised, with assurances that any negligence will be uncovered and those responsible held accountable.

A ferry carrying over 260 people, including crew, capsized off the coast of Kyrenia (Girne) in Northern Cyprus on Sunday. At least seven individuals have died in the incident. Turkish Cypriot Prime Minister Unal Ustel reported that 237 people were rescued, while 23 remain missing. The privately operated catamaran ferry had departed from Kyrenia port for Tasucu port in Turkey and began taking on water shortly after leaving. A large-scale search and rescue operation involving the Coast Guard, Turkish Naval Forces, and various vessels and helicopters is underway. The cause of the capsizing is under investigation.

A ferry carrying nearly 270 people capsized off the coast of northern Cyprus. The prime minister of the self-declared Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Ünal Üstel, reported that 237 individuals have been rescued. Tragically, seven people have died in the incident. Search and rescue operations are ongoing to find the 23 remaining missing people, which Üstel described as the highest priority.