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Ferry carrying more than 260 people capsizes off northern Cyprus

Ferry carrying more than 260 people capsizes off northern Cyprus
France 24 Sunday 30 August 2026, 12:27 UTC By FRANCE24 1 min read
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Authorities say several people have died after a ferry accident off the coast of northern Cyprus. The catamaran-style vessel was carrying nearly 270 passengers and crew when it capsized. Turkey’s ambassador to Nicosia said many of those on board were rescued, while some were taken to hospital.

Authorities say several people have died after a ferry accident off the coast of northern Cyprus. The catamaran-style vessel was carrying nearly 270 passengers and crew when it capsized. Turkey’s ambassador to Nicosia said many of those on board were rescued, while some were taken to hospital. France 24 correspondent Nathalie Savaricas reports the latest. Keywords for this article [Image text:] Nathalie Savaricas,France 24 Correspondent|Athens,Greece Passengers evacuated into the water as rescue crews respond FERRYCAPSIZESOFF NORTHERN CYPRUS
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