Ferry carrying nearly 270 capsizes off north Cyprus, at least 8 dead
A ferry capsized off north Cyprus after encountering adverse weather and taking on water shortly after departure, killing at least 8 people.
A ferry with nearly 270 people on board capsized off the coast of north Cyprus. The vessel encountered adverse weather conditions and began taking on water just 15 minutes after departure. At least 8 people have died in the incident.
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Ferry carrying nearly 270 capsizes off north Cyprus, at least 8 dead
Unal Ustel, the north's Turkish Cypriot prime minister said the ferry faced adverse weather conditions and began taking on water just 15 minutes after departure.