A catamaran-style passenger ferry carrying about 260–279 people capsizes off the coast of northern Cyprus, prompting search and rescue operations. Multiple outlets report the vessel is near northern Cyprus waters and that emergency response is under way.

Reports also describe the trip and numbers involved. The Daily Mail says the ferry departed from the Kyrenia (Girne) port at around 12:30pm and was heading to Tasucu in Turkey’s Mersin province. BBC and other outlets cite local Turkish Cypriot media, with passenger counts in the range of “around 270,” “over 260,” or “279.” BBC adds that a local mayor says 159 passengers have been reached so far.

Outlets differ on casualty and verification details. The Manchester Evening News, citing Turkish media, says one death has been reported, while other sources focus mainly on the rescue effort without specifying casualties. Nasha Niva similarly reports the ferry “sinks,” while DW and ABC describe a capsized ferry and an ongoing rescue response.