Dozens of migrants killed after boats capsize off Italian coast
Summary
At least 27 migrants died when two boats capsized near Italy's Lampedusa island. Approximately 60 survivors were rescued, while the search for more continues. The cause of the capsizing is not confirmed, but overcrowding on the second boat might be a factor.Key Facts
- At least 27 migrants died after two boats sank in the Mediterranean Sea.
- About 60 people were rescued near Italy's Lampedusa island.
- Over 90 people were on the two boats before they capsized.
- The UN's refugee agency reports more than 700 migrant deaths this year in the central Mediterranean.
- A Somali woman, who survived, lost her husband and one-year-old daughter in the incident.
- Survivors suggested overcrowding might have caused the second boat to capsize.
- Italy's Prime Minister and the UN expressed condolences and sorrow over the tragedy.
- The central Mediterranean route is known for being dangerous, with many using overcrowded boats.
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