There have been «loss of human lives» following the capsizing of a ferry carrying 270 people off the coast of Kyrenia. This was stated by the Turkish ambassador to Nicosia, Ali Murat Basceri, according to the Turkish broadcaster TRT. The vessel had sent a distress signal at 12:10, reporting water ingress about three miles north of the coast of Cyprus, shortly after leaving the port. «Unfortunately, there are victims,» said the ambassador. According to the Turkish newspaper “Kibris,” the ferry began taking on water about seven kilometers from the coast.
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159 people rescued
There are 159, out of 270 passengers and crew members, people rescued from the ferry that sank this morning off the coast of Northern Cyprus. This was stated by the mayor of the coastal city of Kyrenia, Murat Senk, from where the vessel had departed. Recovery operations, local media report, are still ongoing with the use of another boat and a helicopter. The ship, which was headed to the Turkish port of Taşucu, began taking on water shortly after setting sail.
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At least six people have lost their lives. This was announced by Unal Ustel, prime minister of the self-proclaimed Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.
