Ferry carrying 270 people capsizes off North Cyprus coast
At least six people have died after a ferry carrying around 270 passengers capsized off the coast of Northern Cyprus on Sunday.
A passenger ferry carrying approximately 270 people capsized off the northern coast of Cyprus on Sunday, triggering a large-scale search and rescue operation.
Local authorities in the region deployed emergency medical services and rescue vessels to the scene. Initial reports from authorities indicate that at least six to seven people have died, with more than 20 individuals reported missing as survivors were seen clinging to the overturned hull. Local officials described the situation as severe, while emergency crews continue searching the surrounding waters to locate any remaining passengers and crew members.
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
- Sep 3, 2026, 10:30 PM UTCAt least six dead after passenger ferry capsizes off Northern Cyprus