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Ferry Capsizes Off Northern Cyprus Killing at Least Six

A ferry carrying over 260 people capsized off northern Cyprus, leaving at least six dead and prompting rescue operations.

30 Aug, 10:58 — 30 Aug, 13:40
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APVery High2h ago

Ferry carrying nearly 270 passengers and crew capsizes off northern Cyprus - AP News

Ferry carrying nearly 270 passengers and crew capsizes off northern Cyprus  AP News

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The GuardianMostly Factual39m ago

Northern Cyprus ferry disaster: at least seven dead as vessel capsizes – latest updates

An estimated 237 people have been rescued after accident off the coast of northern Cyprus Fatalities after ferry carrying nearly 270 capsizes off northern Cyprus In a post to Facebook, the mayor of the coastal town of Kyrenia, Murat Senkul, described the situation as “very serious” and confirmed that 270 passengers and crew were aboard when the ship sank off the coast of Diana beach. He said the ferry belonged to the Filo Denizcilik company. “The Coast Guard, the *Akgünler Express* vessel, ...

By Yohannes Lowe

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DWHigh40m ago

At least six people died after a ferry carrying more than 260 people capsized off northern Cyprus, Turkish media reported

At least six people have died after a passenger ⁠boat carrying more than 260 people capsized off ‌northern Cyprus, Turkish media reported. ‌

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France 24High57m ago

Cyprus: Ferry capsizes with hundreds on board

Authorities say at least six people have died after a catamaran-style ferry carrying 267 passengers and crew capsized off the coast of northern Cyprus. The Turkish ambassador to Nicosia said 172 people had been rescued, with some taken to hospital, while 89 remain missing. The death toll has since risen to seven, according to the latest figures. France 24 correspondent Jasper Mortimer reports the latest from Ankara, Turkey.

By FRANCE24

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rte-newsMostly Factual43m ago

At least six die in ferry capsize off northern Cyprus

At least six people died when a ferry capsized off northern Cyprus, the head of the local government said, in a preliminary toll to Turkish media.

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in-cyprus1h ago

Kyrenia boat disaster death toll climbs to seven, as 23 unaccounted for

At least seven people have died after a passenger ferry carrying 267 people took on water and capsized off the coast of Kyrenia on Sunday afternoon. The vessel, identified as the catamaran Express owned by Filo Denizcilik (Filo Jet), departed the port about an hour late after harbour authorities initially refused clearance due to severe […]

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gulf-newsMixed55m ago

At least six dead after ferry capsizes off Northern Cyprus

Ferry sinks off Northern Cyprus, casualties unknown: local authorities

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china-dailyLow2h ago

Passenger ship capsizes off northern Cyprus:report - China Daily

Passenger ship capsizes off northern Cyprus:report  China Daily

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hurriyet-dailyMixed2h ago

7 dead as passenger ferry capsizes off Turkish Cyprus

Seven people were killed as a passenger ferry carrying around 270 people capsized off the coast of Turkish Cyprus shortly after leaving the port of Kyrenia for Taşucu in southern Türkiye on Aug. 30, prompting a major rescue operation.

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tempo-englishMostly Factual30m ago

Ferry Carrying Over 260 People Capsizes Off Cyprus: Reports

A rescue operation is underway after a passenger boat carrying more than 260 people capsized off the coast of northern Cyprus.

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Daily SabahMixed3h ago

7 killed as ferry en route to Türkiye capsizes off Cyprus

A passenger ferry carrying 267 people sank after taking on water about 4 miles (6.44 kilometers) off the coast of Girne (Kyrenia) in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC)...

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myjoyonlineMixed1h ago

Boat carrying nearly 270 people capsizes off northern Cyprus

A passenger boat with nearly 270 people on board has capsized off northern Cyprus, with a search and rescue operation under way.

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Daily Sabah30 Aug, 10:58First to report

7 killed as ferry en route to Türkiye capsizes off Cyprus

china-daily30 Aug, 11:29

Passenger ship capsizes off northern Cyprus:report - China Daily

avgi30 Aug, 11:53

Ανετράπη πλοίο με 270 επιβάτες - Αναφορές για νεκρούς - Σε εξέλιξη η διάσωση (βίντεο)

hurriyet-daily30 Aug, 12:00

7 dead as passenger ferry capsizes off Turkish Cyprus

AP30 Aug, 12:06

Ferry carrying nearly 270 passengers and crew capsizes off northern Cyprus - AP News

rzeczpospolita30 Aug, 12:11

Prom z 267 osobami na pokładzie wywrócił się na Morzu Śródziemnym. „Sytuacja jest poważna”

myjoyonline30 Aug, 12:48

Boat carrying nearly 270 people capsizes off northern Cyprus

hvg30 Aug, 13:04

Felborult egy komp több mint kétszáz utassal Észak-Ciprus partjainál

in-cyprus30 Aug, 13:05

Kyrenia boat disaster death toll climbs to seven, as 23 unaccounted for

France 2430 Aug, 13:13

Cyprus: Ferry capsizes with hundreds on board

danas30 Aug, 13:15

Brod sa 267 ljudi se prevrnuo kod Kipra, ima nastradalih i povređenih

24ur30 Aug, 13:15

267 ljudi na krovu: v trajekt začela vdirati voda, nato se je prevrnil

gulf-news30 Aug, 13:15

At least six dead after ferry capsizes off Northern Cyprus

der-spiegel30 Aug, 13:19

Unglück vor Zypern: Fähre kentert mit 267 Menschen an Bord

naftemporiki30 Aug, 13:24

Κατεχόμενα: Τουλάχιστον 7 οι νεκροί από το ναυάγιο πλοίου ανοικτά της Κερύνειας – Συνεχίζονται οι επιχειρήσεις διάσωσης

the-journal30 Aug, 13:27

At least six people dead after ferry capsizes in Cyprus

rte-news30 Aug, 13:27

At least six die in ferry capsize off northern Cyprus

DW30 Aug, 13:31

At least six people died after a ferry carrying more than 260 people capsized off northern Cyprus, Turkish media reported

The Guardian30 Aug, 13:32

Northern Cyprus ferry disaster: at least seven dead as vessel capsizes – latest updates

tempo-english30 Aug, 13:40Latest update

Ferry Carrying Over 260 People Capsizes Off Cyprus: Reports