Northern Cyprus Ferry Capsizes
A ferry carrying nearly 270 people capsized off northern Cyprus, killing at least eight.
August 30, 2026 · Updated Aug 30, 7:05pm ET
CNNAt least 8 dead and more missing after ferry carrying hundreds capsizes off Cyprus’ northern coast
CBS NewsFerry carrying nearly 270 people capsizes off northern Cyprus, killing at least 7
Washington TimesAt least 7 dead after ferry carrying nearly 270 passengers and crew capsizes off northern Cyprus
The GuardianAt least eight dead and 18 missing after ferry capsizes off northern Cyprus
UPIAt least 7 dead after ferry capsizes off northern Cyprus
New York PostAt least 8 dead, 18 missing after ferry carrying nearly 270 passengers capsizes off Cyprus
ABC NewsDeaths reported after ferry carrying nearly 270 passengers capsizes off Cyprus
Breitbart NewsAt Least Seven Dead After Ferry Capsizes Off Cyprus Coast
Associated PressAt least 8 dead after ferry with nearly 270 passengers and crew capsizes off Cyprus' northern coast
Epoch TimesAt Least 8 Dead After Ferry Carrying Nearly 270 Passengers and Crew Capsizes Off North Cyprus
BBC NewsEight killed and others missing after ferry capsizes off northern Cyprus
Straight Arrow NewsEight dead after boat carrying 267 capsizes off northern Cyprus
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What happened
At least eight people were killed and 18 were missing after the Filo Jet, carrying 259 passengers and eight crew, capsized off northern Cyprus while traveling to Turkey. Turkish Cypriot authorities said 241 people were rescued alive as search-and-rescue crews continued operations in the Mediterranean. The privately owned ferry left Kyrenia at 12:30 p.m. for Tasucu and began taking on water about 15 minutes later; police detained the captain and seven others as part of an investigation.
