{
  "id": 4428402,
  "title": "At least 6 dead after ferry carrying nearly 270 capsizes off northern Cyprus",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/at-least-6-dead-after-ferry-carrying-nearly-270-capsizes-off-northern-4428402",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-30T13:32:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260830/at-least-6-dead-after-ferry-carrying-nearly-270-capsizes-off-northern-cyprus"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "At least six individuals have lost their lives following a ferry accident off the coast of northern Cyprus on Sunday, according to Turkish media reports. The vessel, carrying approximately 270 passengers and crew members, capsized while en route from the port of Kyrenia, located in the breakaway northern part of ethnically divided Cyprus, to the Turkish port of Tasucu in Mersin province. Prime Minister of Northern Cyprus Unal Ustel confirmed the tragic loss of life to the Turkish state-run TRT news channel.\n\nThe catamaran-style ferry, operated by Filo Denizcilik, was transporting over 172 people who were successfully rescued by authorities. Kyrenia Mayor Murat Senkul informed that the ship sank off the coast of Diana beach on Cyprus’ northern coast. Turkish Ambassador to Nicosia Ali Murat Basceri reported that while there were casualties, he did not provide a specific number. Some of the rescued individuals were hospitalized due to their injuries.\n\nWater began to seep into the ferry approximately 7.5 kilometers off the coast. Video footage captured around the scene depicts people wearing life vests floating in the turbulent waters.",
  "summary": "BODRUM, Turkey — 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 of Northern Cyprus Unal Ustel told Turkish state-run TRT news channel. The catamaran-style ferry was traveling from the port of Kyrenia, also known as Girne, in the…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "At least 6 dead after ferry carrying nearly 270 capsizes off northern Cyprus",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/at-least-6-dead-after-ferry-carrying-nearly-270-capsizes-off-northern",
        "published": "2026-08-30T13:22:03.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}