Cyprus· KyreniaPassenger Ferry Capsizes Off Northern Cyprus, Causing Fatalities and Missing Persons
A passenger ferry carrying approximately 270 people capsized off the coast of Kyrenia, Northern Cyprus, resulting in at least 7-8 confirmed deaths and 18-23 people still missing, prompting a large-scale search and rescue operation and a national mourning period.
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Passenger Ferry Capsizes Off Northern Cyprus, Causing Fatalities and Missing Persons
First report 13h agoLast update 2h agoMultiple sources report the tragic capsizing of a ferry off Northern Cyprus, confirming fatalities and a significant number of missing passengers, with ongoing search and rescue efforts.
Several countries and international bodies, including Pakistan, the UK, EU, and US, have extended their condolences following the deadly ferry accident.
Turkish Cypriot authorities have declared a three-day national mourning period and are deploying a deep-water search and rescue boat to assist in locating the missing.
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