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The Times of India
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Kanchan Yadav

Ferry carrying nearly 270 capsizes off northern Cyprus; 7 dead, 24 missing

At least seven people died after a ferry carrying nearly 270 passengers and crew capsized off the coast of northern Cyprus on Sunday, according to the Turkish media.

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Northern Cyprus Prime Minister Unal Ustel said 237 people had been rescued, while a search was underway for another 24 people.

Ustel told Turkish state-run TRT that the ferry encountered adverse weather conditions and began taking in water about 15 minutes after leaving the port. A distress call was issued shortly afterwards, he said.

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