Ferry carrying nearly 270 people capsizes off Cyprus, killing at least 7
A ferry carrying nearly 270 passengers and crew capsized off the coast of northern Cyprus.
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Northern Cyprus ferry disaster: at least seven dead as vessel capsizes – latest updates
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Many of the passengers and crew are reported to have been rescued, say local mediaAt least six people have died after a ferry carrying nearly 270 passengers and crew capsized off the coast of Turkish-occupied northern Cyprus, local media reported.More than 172 people have been rescued, the region's prime minister, Ünal Üstel, told the state-run TRT news channel on Sunday. Continue reading...
Deaths reported after ferry carrying nearly 270 passengers capsizes off Cyprus
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Ferry carrying nearly 270 people capsizes off northern Cyprus, killing some
A ferry carrying nearly 270 passengers and crew capsized off the coast of northern Cyprus.
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