14 migrants died in Greece when a boat collided with a coast guard vessel

At least 14 migrants have died as a result of a collision between a boat and a coast guard vessel near the island of Chios on February 3.

Details of the tragedy

At least 14 people have died and another 24 were injured in the collision involving a boat carrying illegal migrants and a correspondent from the Greek coast guard near the island of Chios on February 3. Several people are missing, and a search and rescue operation is underway.

The incident occurred in the area of Mirsinidi beach. Among the injured are children and a pregnant woman. The boat carrying migrants collided with a coast guard patrol vessel during an interception attempt.

Circumstances of the incident

• The boat was carrying illegal migrants, and the exact number of passengers is being clarified.
• A coast guard correspondent was on board to cover the operation.
• The collision occurred on the evening of February 3 off the coast of Chios.
• Rescuers continue to search for the missing persons.

The Greek coast guard has confirmed the tragedy and stated that an investigation into the causes of the collision has already begun. The injured have been taken to hospitals in nearby towns, and their condition is assessed as serious.

This is not the first such incident in the Aegean Sea, where attempts at illegal migration from Turkey to Greece are regularly recorded.