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Rescued passengers wearing life jackets are evacuated by boat after a passenger vessel capsized off the coast of Girne, 30 August, 2026

Video. Captain arrested after 8 people die in ferry capsize off Cyprus coast

Updated: 31 August 2026 - 9:34 GMT+2

Eight other crew members who were on board when the boat set sail from Kyreneia have also been arrested. Investigations into the accident are still underway.

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