'Some fatalities' in ferry capsize off Northern Cyprus
ISTANBUL: Some people died when a ferry capsized off Northern Cyprus on Sunday, the head of the local government said, without giving a precise toll.
A ferry capsized off the coast of Northern Cyprus on Sunday, resulting in some fatalities, according to the local government's head. Unal Ustel, the prime minister of the self-proclaimed Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), stated that there were fatalities, though he did not provide a specific number. The ferry was carrying 267 people when it overturned, with approximately 100 individuals being rescued by authorities.
The incident occurred shortly after the ferry left the port of Kyrenia, bound for the Turkish port of Tasucu. Pictures broadcast by Turkish television depicted the overturned ferry in the water, with passengers wearing life vests on its orange hull. The weather was clear, and several boats were nearby to provide assistance. The TRNC, only recognized by Turkey, governs the northern part of Cyprus, which has been divided since 1974 following a Greek Cypriot coup seeking union with Greece.
Ankara's military occupation of that sector took place the same year. The TRNC's health ministry announced that preparations were underway to swiftly respond to any rescue and medical needs, while alerting local hospitals to provide necessary medical attention.
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