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Death toll from ferry disaster near Cyprus rises to ten, 18 still missing

Following the sinking of a high-speed ferry near Cyprus, ten deaths have been confirmed with 18 individuals still unaccounted for, according to Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz.

4 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Four days after the sinking off the northern coast of Cyprus, the death toll has risen to ten. A body was recovered on Thursday, as reported by Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz during his visit to Northern Cyprus.

In the disaster, which occurred when the high-speed ferry capsized, a total of 239 people were rescued. Initially, eight bodies were found shortly after the accident, while twenty people were still reported missing at that time.

Rescue workers have located the wreck of the ferry at a depth of half a kilometer, using underwater drones. One body was also discovered during this operation.

The search for the missing continues. Currently, 18 individuals are still reported missing. Authorities remain hopeful of finding more victims and possibly survivors.

The situation remains tense as emergency services continue their efforts to gather more information about the missing. The tragic incident has also raised concerns regarding the safety of ferry services in the area.

Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz has been briefed on the rescue operations and the reception of the victims. The local community is reacting to the disaster with great concern.

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