Key Points
- A passenger ferry capsized off the coast of Northern Cyprus.
- At least 7 people died, 23 people are still missing.
- 237 people were rescued alive.
- The ferry was traveling from Girne to the Taşucu district of Mersin.
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On Sunday, the ferry named Filo Jet carrying 267 passengers capsized off the coast of Northern Cyprus. At least 7 people lost their lives and 23 people are still missing. Rescue teams pulled 237 people alive from the water.
The ferry was en route from the port of Girne (Kyrenia) to the Taşucu district of Mersin province in Turkey when it started taking on water approximately 4 nautical miles from the shore. Authorities have not yet explained why the vessel took on water. The accident has brought concerns regarding maritime traffic and passenger safety in the region back to the agenda.
Authorities of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus announced that search and rescue operations are ongoing and an investigation has been launched. Air and sea assets are participating in search and rescue activities. Families are waiting at information centers.
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