At least 6 dead after ferry carrying nearly 270 passengers and crew capsizes off northern Cyprus
BODRUM, Turkey (AP) — At least six people have died after a ferry carrying nearly 270 passengers and crew capsized off the coast of northern Cyprus on Sunday, Turkish media reported. More than 172 people have been rescued, Prime Minister…
A ferry carrying nearly 270 passengers and crew capsized off the coast of northern Cyprus, resulting in at least six fatalities, according to Turkish media reports. The vessel, a catamaran-style ferry, was en route from the port of Kyrenia, also known as Girne, to the Turkish port of Tasucu in Mersin province. Turkish Prime Minister of Northern Cyprus, Unal Ustel, stated that over 172 people had been rescued by the time of the report.
Northern Cyprus Prime Minister Unal Ustel confirmed some casualties but did not specify the number, speaking to TRT news channel. Kyrenia Mayor Murat Senkul revealed that the ferry belonged to Filo Denizcilik ferry company and began taking on water approximately 7.5 kilometers off the coast. Video footage from the scene depicted individuals wearing life vests floating in the waters surrounding the capsized vessel.
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