Three-day mourning declared after Kyrenia ferry sinking leaves eight dead
Turkish Cypriot authorities declared mourning from Monday to Wednesday after a passenger ferry sank off Kyrenia, leaving eight people dead and 18 unaccounted for.
Kyrenia, Cyprus. Turkish Cypriot authorities announced a three-day mourning period on Sunday night after a passenger ferry sank off the coast of Kyrenia, causing eight confirmed deaths.
The mourning period will be observed from Monday to Wednesday.
Ferry capsizes after departure
The ferry capsized shortly after leaving Kyrenia’s new port at about 12.10pm. It had been travelling to the Turkish port of Tasucu.
There were 259 passengers and eight crew members on board.
Rescue operation and arrests
As of 9pm, 241 people had been brought ashore alive, while 18 remained unaccounted for. Eight deaths had been confirmed.
The captain and the other seven crew members were arrested.
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