# Ferry carrying around 270 people capsizes in Mediterranean Sea

https://mins.news/en/video/37854

- Global News, 2026-08-30 20:07 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofZMyJTtzs0

> A ferry carrying roughly 270 people capsized off northern Cyprus on Sunday, leaving at least seven dead and several missing. Prime Minister Nikos Christodoulides said adverse weather caused the vessel to take on water about 15 minutes after departure. Helicopters and ships were sent to rescue passengers.

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