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🚨 The Filo Jet passenger ferry capsized shortly after leaving Kyrenia in Northern Cyprus for Taşucu, Turkey, on 30 August. Authorities said at least nine people had died, 237 had been rescued and 17 remained missing in the latest reported update.
The catamaran was reported to have begun taking on water soon after departure. Early official accounts differed on the number aboard and the conditions, while the cause of the capsize has not been established.
The accident disrupted a regular sea connection between Northern Cyprus and Turkey. Turkish Cypriot and Turkish vessels, helicopters and civilian craft joined the search-and-rescue effort; injured survivors were taken to hospitals. 🚁
Authorities detained the captain and seven crew members while an investigation begins. Search efforts and the reconciliation of passenger, crew, casualty and missing-person figures were continuing.
https://nutanica.com/Filo_Jet
The catamaran was reported to have begun taking on water soon after departure. Early official accounts differed on the number aboard and the conditions, while the cause of the capsize has not been established.
The accident disrupted a regular sea connection between Northern Cyprus and Turkey. Turkish Cypriot and Turkish vessels, helicopters and civilian craft joined the search-and-rescue effort; injured survivors were taken to hospitals. 🚁
Authorities detained the captain and seven crew members while an investigation begins. Search efforts and the reconciliation of passenger, crew, casualty and missing-person figures were continuing.
https://nutanica.com/Filo_Jet
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