Passenger Ferry Capsizes Near Kyrenia with 270 Onboard, Rescue Operations Underway
A passenger ferry capsized early Sunday afternoon shortly after departing from Kyrenia headed to the Turkish port of Tasucu. The vessel overturned about two kilometers north of Kyrenia's coast, prompting an urgent rescue response. Turkish Cypriot coastguard boats, a rescue helicopter, and additional vessels from Kyrenia were dispatched to the scene to aid in the rescue efforts.
Turkish Cypriot Kyrenia Mayor Murat Senkul confirmed that 270 people, including passengers and crew, were on board the ferry when it capsized. He described the situation as "serious," highlighting the gravity of the incident. Emergency teams continue searching and rescuing those affected as investigations into the cause of the accident are ongoing.
Authorities have not yet released further details about casualties or the rescue outcome, but updates will follow as the situation develops.
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