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Eight killed and others missing after ferry capsizes off northern Cyprus
BBC • • general
Key Points:
- At least eight people have died and more than a dozen remain missing after a passenger ferry capsized off northern Cyprus, with 259 passengers and eight crew aboard when the incident occurred.
- The ferry, departing from Kyrenia and bound for Turkey, was hit by two waves amid poor weather conditions, causing it to take on water and capsize.
- The captain and seven crew members have been detained as authorities investigate the cause of the tragedy, with rescue operations ongoing involving helicopters, coastguard boats, and ambulances.
- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed condolences and confirmed that search-and-rescue efforts are continuing in cooperation with the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) authorities.
- The ferry, operated by Filo Denizcilik and sailing under the Turkish flag, is a high-speed vessel approximately 40 meters long and 10 meters wide; the operating company expressed deep sorrow over the accident.
