At least six dead after passenger ferry capsizes off Northern Cyprus
At least six people died and dozens remain missing after a ferry carrying around 270 passengers capsized off the coast of Northern Cyprus on Sunday.
At least six to seven people have died and more than 20 remain missing after a passenger ferry carrying approximately 270 people capsized off the northern coast of Cyprus on Sunday.
Local authorities launched search and rescue operations, deploying emergency medical crews and rescue vessels to the scene. Survivors were seen holding onto the upturned hull as rescue teams searched the surrounding waters to locate remaining passengers and crew members. Regional officials described the situation as severe while emergency crews continue their efforts.
Sources: Adevărul, Digi24, HotNews, Moldova1, Ziarul de Gardă
Sources
- HotNews — Un feribot cu 270 de oameni la bord s-a scufundat lângă Cipru de Nord. „Situația e gravă”, spune un oficial local. Imagini cu nava imediat după naufragiu
- Adevărul — Un feribot cu aproximativ 270 de persoane la bord s-a scufundat în Cipru. Echipele de salvare caută supraviețuitori
- Digi24 — Naufragiu în largul Ciprului: cel puțin șase morți după ce un feribot cu 270 de persoane s-a răsturnat
- Moldova1 — Feribot cu sute de persoane la bord s-a răsturnat în largul Ciprului de Nord
- Ziarul de Gardă — O barcă cu aproximativ 270 de persoane la bord s-a răsturnat în largul coastei Ciprului de Nord
Earlier coverage
- Aug 30, 2026, 10:30 PM UTCFerry carrying 270 people capsizes off North Cyprus coast