Cyprus ferry incident latest: Desperate search for more than 20 missing passengers after boat capsizes, killing 7

The catamaran-style boat was traveling from the port of Kyrenia, also known as Girne, to the Turkish port of Tasucu

A passenger boat with nearly 270 people on board has capsized off northern Cyprus, with a search and rescue operation under way.

Those rescued from the vessel were taken to Kyrenia port for transfer to hospitals, according to Turkish Cypriot Transport Minister Erhan Arikli.

NICOSIA, Aug 30 (Reuters) - One person died after a boat with around 270 people on board capsized off North Cyprus on Sunday, Turkish Cypriot media reported. Turkish Cypriot Transport Minister Erhan Arikli told Anadolu that one passenger had died when the ferry capsized. He said there were 267 people on board, 259 of w

Cyprus boat capsizes with around 270 people on board as authorities launch urgent rescue mission  GB News

NICOSIA, Aug 30 - One person died after a boat with around 270 people on board capsized off North Cyprus on Sunday, Turkish Cypriot media reported.

Boat with around 270 people on board capsizes off North Cyprus; one dead  Reuters

A local mayor says 159 passengers have been reached so far, with a rescue operation under way.