A ferry making the crossing between Cyprus and Turkey broke down off the north coast of Cyprus after taking on water. The accident occurred during the crossing between the two countries.
The boat faced adverse weather conditions that are believed to have contributed to the emergency situation. Authorities were alerted when the vessel was already in difficulty.
Seven people died as a result of the accident. At least 24 people are missing, raising concerns about the final death toll.
Rescue operations are underway to try to locate the missing. The situation remains delicate as authorities try to manage the emergency.
