Ferry capsizes off northern Cyprus – rescue operations underway

A passenger ferry with approximately 260 to 270 people on board has capsized off the coast of northern Cyprus. The ferry took on water shortly after departing, leading to the incident. Reports vary on the number of passengers aboard; some media outlets mention 267, while others report figures of 260 or over 200.

Rescue operations have already been initiated. According to reports from Turkish Cypriot media, the coast guard has successfully rescued 159 individuals. However, it remains unclear how many more people are still missing. Several reports indicate the possibility of fatalities, though there has yet to be confirmed information regarding their number.

Coast guard personnel and other rescue teams are on-site working to locate the missing passengers. No further information about the cause of the accident has been disclosed so far.