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Tragedy off the Greek coast/ Boat carrying migrants collides, 15 of them die

2026-02-04 07:41:00, Kosova & Bota CNA

Tragedy off the Greek coast/ Boat carrying migrants collides, 15 of them die

A tragedy has struck the Greek coast after a boat carrying migrants collided with a Hellenic Coast Guard vessel off the coast of the island of Chios. The incident took place late on Tuesday, and 15 of the migrants are believed to have lost their lives, with 14 bodies found at sea and one woman dying in hospital.

A total of 25 foreigners (7 men, 7 women and 11 minors) were rescued and taken to Skylitseio Hospital with injuries, while two crew members of the coast guard vessel were also taken to the same hospital for injuries.

According to the Greek Coast Guard, the migrant boat initially disobeyed the Coast Guard vessel's light signals and calls. Instead, it changed course and as a result hit the starboard side of the Coast Guard vessel, sinking immediately.

Meanwhile, it is reported that a search and rescue operation was conducted, with the participation of four Coast Guard vessels, a private vessel with private divers, and an Air Force helicopter.

Regarding the injured, the condition of four of the migrants who have serious injuries to vital organs and the head is considered serious. Three of them have undergone surgery. According to Greek authorities, two pregnant women are among those taken to hospital. /CNA





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