'Many feared dead' as ferry carrying 270 sinks in tourist spot filled with Brits
A ferry capsized off the coast of Cyprus early on Sunday afternoon shortly after departing from Kyrenia for the Turkish port of Tasucu. The boat was around 2km north of Kyrenia when it sank, alerting Turkish Cypriot coastguard boats.
TL;DR
- A ferry carrying 270 people capsized off the coast of Cyprus near Kyrenia.
- One person is confirmed dead, and 99 passengers are unaccounted for.
- Rescue efforts are underway involving helicopters and boats.
- Rough sea conditions are hindering the search and rescue mission.
- The capsizing happened the day after a severe storm.
- Rescued passengers are being taken to hospitals in Girne Port.
- A medical tent has been set up at Kyrenia port.