# Northern Cyprus ferry disaster: at least seven dead after vessel capsizes

https://mins.news/en/item/37596

- The Guardian, 2026-08-30 13:36 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2026/aug/30/northern-cyprus-ferry-capsizes-latest-news-updates

> At least seven people have died after a ferry carrying nearly 270 passengers and crew capsized off Kyrenia in northern Cyprus. About 237 people were rescued. The Northern Cyprus prime minister said adverse weather caused the vessel to take on water 15 minutes after departure, prompting an intensive search and rescue operation.

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