UN envoy expresses sorrow after ferry sinking off Kyrenia leaves seven dead
A passenger ferry bound for Tasucu capsized shortly after leaving Kyrenia’s new port, with 23 people still unaccounted for.
Kyrenia, Cyprus. United Nations special representative Khassim Diagne said he was “deeply saddened” after a passenger ferry sank off the coast of Kyrenia, causing seven confirmed deaths.
The ferry capsized shortly after departing Kyrenia’s new port at around 12.10pm on Sunday while travelling to the Turkish port of Tasucu.
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Diagne said he extended condolences on behalf of the United Nations in Cyprus to the Turkish Cypriot authorities and to the families and loved ones of those affected.
“Our thoughts are with all those impacted by this tragedy and with the rescue teams continuing their efforts to save lives,” he said.
Rescue operation
A total of 267 people, including 259 passengers and eight crew members, were on board the ferry.
Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman said shortly after 4.30pm that seven people had been confirmed dead and 237 people had been brought ashore. Rescue efforts were continuing for 23 people who remained unaccounted for.
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