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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…
Published August 30, 2026 · Category: News
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Many of the passengers and crew are reported to have been rescued, say local media
At 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.
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More than 172 people have been rescued, the region’s prime minister, Ünal Üstel, told the state-run TRT news channel on Sunday.
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Originally published at www.theguardian.com.
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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...
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