Captain and crew arrested after at least eight die in Northern Cyprus ferry disaster
At least eight people have died and 17 remain missing following the capsizing of a ferry off the coast of northern Cyprus.
TL;DR
- At least eight people died and 17 are missing after a ferry capsized off the coast of northern Cyprus.
- 237 people have been rescued so far.
- The ferry was traveling from Kyrenia, northern Cyprus, to Taşucu, Turkey.
- The captain and seven crew members have been arrested, and an investigation is underway.
- The ferry sank to a depth of 514 meters (1,686 feet).
- Three children are in intensive care but are reportedly out of danger.
- The Filo Denizcilik company, which operates the ferry, has expressed deep sadness and stated that a crisis management team has been established.