Ferry Capsizes Off Northern Cyprus Coast, Killing At Least Eight

Eight killed and 18 missing after ferry capsizes off northern Cyprus

A search and rescue operation is under way after a ferry carrying nearly 270 people turns over after leaving port.

18 missing as search continues after Kyrenia ferry sinking

Operations to locate the 18 people that remain missing following the sinking of the ferry off Kyrenia continued throughout the night using aircraft, drones and helicopters, with sea searches set to resume at first light. Search efforts have been underway since the boat sank on Sunday, with eight people confirmed dead so far, while another […]

At least eight people dead and 17 missing after ferry sinks off coast of Cyprus

Privately owned boat which was carrying 259 passengers and eight crew began taking on water for an unknown reason on Sunday afternoon

By Daren Butler and Michele Kambas

Survivors describe “battle for survival” on sinking ship

Investigators are now focused on the circumstances surrounding the sinking of the “Filo Jet” off Kyrenia, as the search for those still missing continues. Survivors have alleged serious safety failures and an inadequate response from the crew, while the captain and seven others remain in custody as part of the investigation. The death toll stands […]

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“Everyone survived by their own means”: Shocking testimonies, investigation into the causes, and anguish over those missing after the sinking off Kyrenia

Eight dead, captain and seven others detained – “Filo Jet” lies at a depth of 514 metres as search continues for the black box The post “Everyone survived by their own means”: Shocking testimonies, investigation into the causes, and anguish over those missing after the sinking off Kyrenia appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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Eight killed and 18 missing after ferry capsizes off northern Cyprus

At least eight people have died and 18 others are still missing after a passenger boat capsized off northern Cyprus, the head of the Turkish administration there has said.

By Abubakar Ibrahim