A ferry travelling from Kyrenia to Tasucu capsized off northern Cyprus, leaving eight dead and 18 missing. Survivors' accounts of blocked exits and delayed evacuation have intensified scrutiny of possible negligence.

Aug. 30 (UPI) -- At least seven people have died following a ferry capsized off northern Cyprus on Sunday, according to media reports.

A ferry carrying nearly 270 people capsized off northern Cyprus shortly after leaving Kyrenia for Tasucu. Rescue teams are still searching for the missing as investigators examine weather conditions and possible lapses.

The privately owned ferry immediately started taking on water for an unknown reason after leaving port.

A ferry with nearly 270 passengers capsized off northern Cyprus, with some casualties and many rescued, reports indicate.

At least eight people died when a ferry carrying more than 260 people capsized and sunk off the coast of northern Cyprus on Sunday, according to local authorities. The ship's captain and seven crew members…

A ‌rescue operation has been launched after a passenger ⁠boat carrying more than 260 people capsized off ‌northern Cyprus, media reported. ‌

At least seven people have died after a ferry carrying nearly 270 passengers and crew capsized off the coast of northern Cyprus.