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Maritime tragedy off Cyprus: eight dead confirmed
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Maritime tragedy off Cyprus: eight dead confirmed

SAPO Notícias30 August 2026 at 20:07

A maritime tragedy occurred off Cyprus when a ferry with approximately 270 people on board capsized. The incident resulted in eight confirmed deaths so far.

A rescue operation is underway to locate the missing. Authorities are working to save as many people as possible.

The ferry was carrying a significant number of passengers, making it one of the most serious maritime incidents in the region. Emergency teams continue to search for survivors in the waters around Cyprus.

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