A ferry carrying nearly 270 passengers has capsized off the coast of northern Cyprus, leaving at least nine or ten confirmed dead and 23 still missing despite rescue efforts that have saved around 237 people. Families of those on board are gathering at hospitals across the region, anxiously awaiting updates on their loved ones. Authorities continue to assess the situation as the death toll rises, with survivors and relatives seeking clarity amid the unfolding crisis. The incident has sparked urgent concern over safety measures and emergency response in the area.
An estimated 237 people have been rescued but 23 are missing after accident off the coast of northern CyprusFatalities after ferry carrying nearly 270 capsizes off northern CyprusRepublican Turkish party MP Sami Ozuslu told the Guardian late on Sunday that the death toll had risen. “Sadly we are now hearing that there are nine or ten dead,” he said.The families of passengers were converging on hospitals in Nicosia, Kyrenia and elsewhere, desperate for news of loved ones, he added. Continue reading...
