Ferry capsizing leaves eight dead off Northern Cyprus; 18 others missing

Others said that as the passengers scrambled for lifejackets when the vessel began to capsize, they discovered that there were not enough lifejackets available on board.

According to the survivors, the captain was one of the first to abandon ship.

There have also been reports circulating that the capsizing was preceded by a blast that had occurred near the ferry's bow.

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