Six dead after ferry carrying nearly 270 capsizes off northern Cyprus
A ferry carrying nearly 270 people capsized off the coast of northern Cyprus, resulting in at least six deaths. Rescue operations are underway, with over 172 passengers and crew reported to have been saved.
Why it matters
This maritime disaster highlights safety concerns in regional transit and the ongoing humanitarian challenges in the divided region of Cyprus.
Survivors arrive onshore after being rescued from the capsized boat off Kyrenia, northern Cyprus. Photograph: Reuters Survivors arrive onshore after being rescued from the capsized boat off Kyrenia, northern Cyprus. Photograph: Reuters Cyprus Six dead after ferry carrying nearly 270 capsizes off northern Cyprus Many of the passengers and crew are reported to have been rescued, say local media
Prefer the Guardian on Google At least six people have died after a ferry carrying nearly 270 passengers and crew capsized off the coast of Turkish-occupied northern Cyprus , local media reported.
More than 172 people have been rescued, the region’s prime minister, Ünal Üstel, told the state-run TRT news channel on Sunday.
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