Seven killed and 23 missing in boat capsizing off northern Cyprus
A search and rescue operation is under way after a ferry carrying nearly 270 people turns over after leaving port.
At least six people lost their lives after a ferry carrying nearly 270 passengers and crew members capsized off the coast of northern Cyprus on Sunday, according to Turkish media reports. Over 172 individuals have been rescued thus far, as stated by Northern Cyprus Prime Minister Unal Ustel to the state-run TRT news channel.
The catamaran-style ferry was en route from the port of Kyrenia, also referred to as Girne, in the breakaway northern region of ethnically divided Cyprus, to the Turkish port of Tasucu in Mersin province. Turkish Ambassador to Nicosia, Ali Murat Basceri, confirmed there were casualties but did not provide an exact number during his interview with TRT news channel.
Out of the 259 passengers and eight crew members, many were successfully rescued, with some requiring medical attention at the hospital. Kyrenia Mayor Murat Senkul revealed that the vessel belonged to the Filo Denizcilik ferry company and tragically sank near Diana beach on Cyprus' northern coast. The ferry reportedly began taking on water approximately 7.5 kilometers off the coast.
Video footage of the incident shows people wearing life vests floating in the waters surrounding the capsized ferry.
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