WorldSearch continues for 18 passengers after ferry capsizes off northern Cyprus

Rescuers are still searching for 18 passengers after a ferry carrying 259 passengers and eight crew members took on water and capsized while travelling from Kyrenia to Turkey. Eight people died and 19 are in hospital. The vessel sank to 514m, and authorities are trying to recover its black box. The captain, seven crew members and another man were arrested.

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BBBC News★★★☆☆2026-08-31 11:41Original