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Infant among six dead in migrant boat collision with Greek coast guard vessel
A migrant boat collided with a Greek coast guard ship, resulting in at least six deaths including an infant. Eight other survivors, comprising four men, two women and two children, were rescued and hospitalised for treatment.
LSN Malaysia ·
A tragic incident involving a migrant vessel and a Greek coast guard patrol ship has claimed at least six lives off the Greek coast. Among those who perished in the collision was an infant, underscoring the dangers faced by migrants attempting sea crossings in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Emergency responders arrived at the scene to find eight survivors requiring immediate medical attention. The rescued individuals—four adult men, two women and two children—were transported to nearby hospitals where they are receiving treatment for injuries sustained during the incident.
The collision highlights ongoing challenges Greece faces in managing maritime migration flows across its waters. The country has long served as a primary entry point for migrants and asylum seekers attempting to reach Europe via the Mediterranean Sea.
Details regarding the circumstances leading to the collision and the nationalities of those involved remain under investigation by Greek authorities. The incident adds to the grim toll of deaths recorded during migrant sea crossings in recent years, a route that remains perilous despite heightened international awareness.