Eight Dead and About 20 Missing After Ferry Capsizes Near Kyrenia

Eight Dead and About 20 Missing After Ferry Capsizes Near Kyrenia

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The Turkish Interior Ministry said on 31 August that eight people were dead and about 20 passengers remained missing after a ferry traveling from Kyrenia to Turkey capsized off the northern coast of Cyprus. The vessel, which had departed Kyrenia with roughly 260 passengers, sank on 30 August. Early reports from CNN and AP cited at least seven fatalities and more than 230 rescued.

Subsequent updates from Turkish authorities and the Northern Cyprus coastguard raised the death toll to eight, reported that 19 survivors were hospitalized, and indicated that 18 to 20 passengers were still unaccounted for. Authorities also arrested several crew members as the search continued.

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Turkish Interior Ministry Ünal Üstel Numan Kurtulmuş Northern Cyprus coastguard

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Cyprus Kyrenia, Northern Cyprus Taşucu, Turkey Kyrenia port

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31 août 2026
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Cyprus ferry capsizes off Kyrenia with 8 people dead and 20 still missing
Cyprus ferry capsizes off Kyrenia with 8 people dead and 20 still missing

Fox News • 31 août 21h05

A ferry traveling from Kyrenia to Turkey capsized off northern Cyprus, killing at least eight people and leaving about 20 passengers missing, while rescue teams continue search operations.

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Search continues for 18 passengers after ferry capsized in northern Cyprus
Search continues for 18 passengers after ferry capsized in northern Cyprus

BBC • 31 août 11h41

Eight people died and 19 were hospitalized when a ferry sank after departing Kyrenia, prompting a search for 18 missing passengers and arrests of crew members.

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Survivors recount moments of terror as Cyprus ferry capsized
Survivors recount moments of terror as Cyprus ferry capsized

AP News • 31 août 08h28

A ferry traveling from Kyrenia to Turkey capsized, killing at least eight people and leaving many passengers missing, while survivors described panic and chaotic evacuation.

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Eight killed and others missing after ferry capsizes off northern Cyprus
Eight killed and others missing after ferry capsizes off northern Cyprus

BBC • 30 août 16h48

A passenger ferry that left Kyrenia with 259 passengers capsized, killing at least eight people and leaving more than a dozen still missing, prompting a joint Turkish-Cypriot rescue effort.

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At least eight dead and 22 missing after ferry capsizes off northern Cyprus
At least eight dead and 22 missing after ferry capsizes off northern Cyprus

The Guardian • 30 août 13h14

A catamaran ferry traveling from Kyrenia to Turkey sank in waters 514 metres deep, killing at least eight people and leaving 22 unaccounted for, while 237 passengers were rescued.

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At least 7 dead after a ferry capsizes off Cyprus coast
At least 7 dead after a ferry capsizes off Cyprus coast

AP News • 30 août 13h10

A catamaran ferry carrying about 270 people capsized off the northern Cyprus coast, leaving at least seven dead and prompting a rescue operation for the remaining passengers.

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At least seven dead and more missing after boat carrying hundreds capsizes off Cyprus
At least seven dead and more missing after boat carrying hundreds capsizes off Cyprus

CNN • 30 août 11h27

A passenger vessel traveling from Northern Cyprus to Turkey capsized off the island, killing at least seven people while rescue teams saved more than 230 others.

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