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Passenger Ship Sinks in TRNC Waters: 267 People Onboard, Casualties Reported
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Key Points
- Passenger ship traveling from Kyrenia to Taşucu sank in TRNC waters.
- The ship was carrying a total of 267 people, consisting of 259 passengers and 8 crew members.
- Prime Minister Üstel confirmed casualties; search and rescue operations continue.
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267 people were on board259 passengers8 crew members
A catamaran-type passenger ship carrying 259 passengers and 8 crew members, which set sail from Kyrenia (Girne) Port in the TRNC bound for Taşucu Port in Mersin, sent out a distress signal after taking on water. TRNC Prime Minister Ünal Üstel confirmed there were loss of lives in the accident. Large-scale search and rescue operations in the region are still ongoing.
Coordinated rescue efforts involving naval and air units are being carried out in the area where the ship sank. Rescued passengers are undergoing health checks. Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the accident.
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- How many people were on board the ship in total?
- The ship was carrying a total of 267 people, consisting of 259 passengers and 8 crew members.
- Where did the accident happen?
- The accident occurred in TRNC territorial waters while the ship was en route from Kyrenia Port in the TRNC to Taşucu Port in Mersin.
- How are the rescue operations being conducted?
- A large-scale search and rescue operation involving naval and air units is underway, and those rescued are undergoing health checks.
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