Death toll rises to 19 after passenger ferry sinks off Girne
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The death toll from the sinking of the high-speed passenger ferry Filo Jet off Girne rose to 19 after rescuers recovered another body. Nine people remain missing, and nine suspects, including the captain and first officer, are in custody.
Key Facts
- The ferry Filo Jet sank off Girne on August 30 after taking on water shortly after departure for Taşucu.
- The vessel carried 267 passengers and crew; 239 were rescued and 19 are confirmed dead.
- Nine people remain missing, and search operations continue at the wreck site 554 meters deep.
- Nine people are in custody, including the captain and first officer, while the ship's black box has not yet been recovered.
The Sinking
The high-speed passenger ferry Filo Jet was sailing from Girne to Taşucu on August 30 when it began taking on water from the bow shortly after departure. The vessel attempted to return to Girne Harbor but sank before reaching port. The wreck was located 554 meters deep off Girne. Of the 267 passengers and crew on board, 239 were rescued.
Casualties and Search
The death toll rose to 19 after the body of one more missing person was recovered, the TRNC Prime Ministry announced. Nine people remain missing, and search operations continue. The ship's black box has not yet been reached, and a technical expert delegation from Turkey has been invited to assess the accident.
Investigation and Detentions
Nine people are in custody in connection with the accident: eight crew members and one company employee. The detained include the ship's captain, identified as M.Ö., and the first officer. Under TRNC law, suspects can be held in police custody for three days by court order while the investigation is completed.
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