Nearly 20 people still missing after ferry capsizes off northern Cyprus
A ferry capsized off the coast of northern Cyprus, resulting in at least eight confirmed deaths and nearly 20 people still missing. Divers are currently searching the wreckage at a depth of 500 meters.
Why it matters
The incident raises questions about maritime safety standards on frequent shuttle routes between northern Cyprus and Turkey.
A helicopter searching for survivors during the rescue operation off the coast of Kyrenia./Getty Images A helicopter searching for survivors during the rescue operation off the coast of Kyrenia./Getty Images Cyprus Nearly 20 people still missing after ferry capsizes off northern Cyprus Divers join search teams scouring deep waters for any survivors, with eight people so far confirmed to have died
Prefer the Guardian on Google Nearly 20 people are still missing after a ferry capsized off northern Cyprus , killing at least eight, as divers join search teams scouring deep waters for any survivors.
The double-hulled ferry with 267 people onboard took in water and flipped over on Sunday just off the port city of Kyrenia, leaving survivors clinging to the upturned hull. They were rescued by passing vessels and members of the coastguard.
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