At least seven dead and 23 missing after ferry capsizes off northern Cyprus
by Helena Smith in Athens, Angelique Chrisafis and ag from World news | The Guardian on (#781RJ)
Authorities say 237 people rescued and search under way for those who remain unaccounted for
At least seven people have died and 23 people are missing after a ferry carrying nearly 270 passengers and crew capsized off the coast of Turkish-occupied northern Cyprus, local authorities said.
The territory's prime minister, Unal Ustel, told the state-run TRT news channel on Sunday that 237 people had been rescued. A search was under way for those who remained unaccounted for.
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