New video shows left hull breach moments before Corfu ferry capsizes, killing nine
A video recorded by missing passenger Ozgur Gyonul captured the left hull breaking on the ferry that later capsized near Kerkyra, killing nine and leaving nineteen missing.
The footage, sent by Ozgur Gyonul to his family, depicts the critical moment when the vessel's left side split, allowing water to flood in rapidly. The breach caused the boat to overturn within minutes. Rescue teams are conducting underwater searches as authorities confirm nine fatalities and nineteen people remain unaccounted for.
Why it matters
The video provides crucial evidence of the ferry's failure, informing rescue efforts and future safety measures.
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