Ferry carrying more than 250 passengers capsizes off northern Cyprus
Summary
A ferry carrying more than 250 passengers capsized off the coast of northern Cyprus after taking on water. Rescue teams arrived at the scene, and some people died, but the exact number of fatalities is not yet known.Key Facts
- The ferry was traveling from Kyrenia in northern Cyprus to Tasucu in Turkey.
- The ship began taking in water a few miles off the coast before capsizing.
- Rescue crews found passengers in life jackets floating around the overturned ferry.
- The prime minister of Northern Cyprus confirmed there were some fatalities.
- It is unclear which company operated the capsized ferry.
- The ferry route between Kyrenia and Tasucu is used by several companies.
- Turkish media and state news agencies reported on the incident.
- The accident happened on Sunday, August 30, 2026.
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