Ferry with 270 onboard capsizes off northern Cyprus as rescue op underway
A FERRY packed with 270 people has capsized off the coast of northern Cyprus.
TL;DR
- A ferry carrying 270 people capsized off the coast of northern Cyprus.
- The vessel was en route from Kyrenia (Girne) to the Turkish port of Tasucu.
- It began taking on water a few miles offshore.
- Rescue operations are underway involving coast guard and private boats, with helicopter assistance.
- Approximately 100 people remain unaccounted for.
- There are reports of injuries, but no casualties have been confirmed yet.
- The sea conditions are described as rough.