At least six people died after a ferry carrying more than 260 people capsized off northern Cyprus, Turkish media reported
At least six people have died after a passenger boat carrying more than 260 people capsized off northern Cyprus, Turkish media reported.
A passenger ferry carrying over 260 people capsized off the northern coast of Cyprus on Sunday, resulting in at least six fatalities, according to Turkish state media. The self-proclaimed Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) reported that 237 people were rescued, while 23 remain missing. Prime Minister Unal Ustel announced that the captain and seven crew members have been arrested.
The ferry, which departed from the port of Kyrenia (Girne) for the Turkish port of Tasucu in southern Mersin province, was traveling with 267 individuals aboard, including 259 passengers and eight crew members. Rescue and health services are mobilizing swiftly to address the situation, and Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz has pledged continued support for the search-and-rescue efforts.
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