Summary
At least seven people died and many are missing after a boat with about 200 migrants trying to reach Europe capsized off The Gambia's coast. Ninety-six people were rescued, and search efforts continue for those still missing. The boat, which was heading to Spain's Canary Islands, was found stuck on a sandbank.
Key Facts
- A boat carrying about 200 migrants capsized off The Gambia's coast.
- At least seven people have died, and many others are missing.
- The incident happened near Jinack village in the North Bank Region.
- Ninety-six migrants have been rescued from the accident.
- The Gambian Navy and local fishing boats are involved in search-and-rescue operations.
- The boat was on its way to the Canary Islands, a common route for African migrants.
- Over 47,000 people reached the Canary Islands in 2024, and more than 9,000 have died trying, according to estimates.
- The identities of some victims are still being verified, as they are not all Gambian nationals.
