A passenger ferry capsizes off the coast of northern Cyprus, according to multiple media reports. The vessel is described as a catamaran-style ferry carrying about 260 to 279 people, and search-and-rescue operations are underway in response to the incident.
Reports say the ferry departed from Kyrenia (Girne) at around 12:30 pm and was travelling toward the Turkish port of Tasucu in Mersin province. Local media cited by the BBC and others indicate that rescuers have reached some passengers so far, with one mayor saying 159 people have been reached.
Outlets vary slightly on the reported number of passengers and outcomes. Several sources report “over 260” or “around 270” passengers, while one report cites as many as 279. One outlet, citing Turkish media, reports that there has been one death. Other reports focus primarily on ongoing rescues, the lack of confirmed passenger counts beyond early estimates, and the continued efforts to locate passengers.
