Ten dead after migrant boat capsizes near Malta, Italian coastguard says
Summary
A boat carrying about 60 migrants from Libya capsized near Malta, resulting in at least 10 deaths, confirmed by the Italian coast guard. Rescue efforts recovered around 48 survivors, and the search for others is ongoing.Key Facts
- The boat set off from the Libyan coast toward Malta.
- About 60 people were on board when the boat capsized.
- At least 10 bodies have been recovered by an Italian patrol boat.
- A fishing vessel rescued approximately 48 survivors.
- Malta requested help from the Italian coast guard for the rescue operation.
- The search for more survivors is still continuing.
- The Central Mediterranean crossing is a dangerous route with over 827 deaths reported this year.
- Last year, more than 1,330 people died while attempting this crossing, according to the UN’s International Organisation for Migration.
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