Boat carrying some 270 people capsizes off northern Cyprus

Six dead after ferry carrying nearly 270 capsizes off northern Cyprus

Many of the passengers and crew are reported to have been rescued, say local media At least six people have died after a ferry carrying nearly 270 passengers and crew capsized off the coast of Turkish-occupied northern Cyprus, local media reported. More than 172 people have been rescued, the region’s prime minister, Ünal Üstel, told the state-run TRT news channel on Sunday. Continue reading...

30 Aug, 13:14

Boat carrying some 270 people capsizes off northern Cyprus

A local mayor says 159 passengers have been reached so far, with a rescue operation under way.

30 Aug, 12:15

Boat with around 270 people on board capsizes off Cyprus coast as authorities launch urgent rescue mission

A passenger boat with around 270 people on board capsized off north Cyprus on Sunday. Authorities have launched a rescue mission, which remains ongoing. The boat had departed from Kyrenia. It was en route to the Turkish port of Tasucu when the incident occurred earlier today. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The mayor of the town of Kyrenia, Murat Senkul, told local media that 159 of the 258 passengers on bo…

30 Aug, 11:45