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Ferry carrying 270 people on board sinks off Cyprus
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Ferry carrying 270 people on board sinks off Cyprus

SAPO Notícias30 August 2026 at 13:09

A ferry with approximately 270 people on board sank in the waters near Cyprus. A rescue and salvage operation is currently underway to locate and save the passengers. No further details have been provided about the circumstances of the sinking, the exact location of the accident, or the identity of the passengers and crew. The situation remains in development as rescue teams work at the scene of the accident.

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