Key Points
- Fast catamaran carrying 266 passengers sank after taking on water upon departing Girne port.
- The accident occurred at the start of the voyage, at the moment of departure from the port.
- Rescue operations are ongoing; casualty figures are not yet known.
- The incident occurred within the borders of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.
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266 passengers1 vessel (fast catamaran)
A fast catamaran carrying 266 passengers began taking on water and sank shortly after departing from the port of Girne (Kyrenia) in northern Cyprus. Initial reports indicate the water ingress occurred at the start of the voyage.
Rescue teams were dispatched to the area and evacuation efforts for passengers began. The incident took place in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, defined by the international community as 'occupied territories'.
No official information has been released yet regarding the number of injured or casualties. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the accident.
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- Where and when did the accident happen?
- The accident happened immediately after departing from the port of Girne (Kyrenia), in Northern Cyprus.
- How many people were on board and what is their condition?
- There were 266 passengers on board; rescue operations are ongoing, and the number of injured/dead has not yet been announced.
- What caused the accident?
- Initial reports indicate the vessel began taking on water (leakage); an official investigation has been launched.
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