A boat reported to have been carrying around 270 people has capsized off northern Cyprus, prompting an ongoing rescue operation.
The incident was reported by local media, which said the vessel had about 270 people on board when it overturned in waters off the northern part of the island.
The local mayor said 159 passengers had been reached so far. No further confirmed details were provided in the supplied material about the condition of those rescued, the number still unaccounted for, or the circumstances that led to the capsize.
Rescue efforts are continuing, with the latest available information indicating that authorities and responders are still working to reach those involved in the incident.
