Turkish media reports 6 dead after ferry carrying almost 270 people capsizes off northern Cyprus
World2 sources2 countries🔦 Under-reported10m ago
A ferry carrying nearly 270 passengers capsized off the coast of northern Cyprus, resulting in multiple fatalities and an ongoing search and rescue operation. Divers are currently scouring deep waters to locate approximately 20 individuals who remain missing following the incident.
Reports regarding the death toll currently vary, with sources citing between six and eight confirmed fatalities. Authorities have deployed search teams to the site to assist in the recovery efforts, though the full scope of the tragedy remains under investigation as the search continues.
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The Guardian World (GB)Focuses on the active search and higher confirmed death toll
WTOP News - Washington DC (US)Reports lower initial death toll citing Turkish media sources