A newly delivered luxury yacht worth about $1 million capsized just minutes after being launched for the first time off the northern coast of Turkey.
NEW: Brand new luxury yacht sinks just minutes after launching into the water for the first time off the coast of northern Turkey.
The owner of the yacht, the captain, and multiple crew members were seen jumping overboard after the ship tipped over.
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The incident forced the vessel’s owner, the captain, and several crew members to leap into the water as the yacht tipped over. Fortunately, all on board made it safely to shore without injuries. The yacht had only just been handed over to its owner before the mishap. Authorities have opened an investigation to determine what caused the vessel to sink so quickly after launch.