Ferry carrying nearly 270 people capsizes off northern Cyprus, killing some
Summary
A ferry carrying nearly 270 people capsized off the coast of northern Cyprus while traveling from Kyrenia to Turkey. Some passengers and crew were rescued and taken to hospitals, but there were casualties.Key Facts
- The ferry had about 259 passengers and 8 crew members on board.
- It sank near Diana Beach on the northern coast of Cyprus.
- The ferry was operated by the Filo Denizcilik company.
- The accident happened around 7.5 kilometers (4 nautical miles) from shore.
- Turkish media and officials confirmed some people died but did not give exact numbers.
- Many survivors were rescued from the water, some wearing life vests.
- The ferry was traveling from Kyrenia (Girne) in northern Cyprus to Tasucu port in Turkey.
- Some rescued passengers were taken to hospitals for treatment.
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