At least 14 migrants have died after a speedboat carrying them collided with a Hellenic Coast Guard vessel off the coast of the island of Chios late on Tuesday. Greek authorities stated that the speedboat was making dangerous maneuvers and that a pursuit was under way at the time of the collision in the Chios Strait, near the village of Vrontades. Twenty-four individuals were rescued, with some suffering serious injuries, while others remain reported missing. The coastguard has not yet clarified the exact circumstances surrounding the collision. A search and rescue operation took place Tuesday night, involving four coastguard vessels, a private boat with civilian divers, and a helicopter. Reports indicated that the injured included seven children, a pregnant woman, and two coastguard officers. Initially, reports gave four fatalities, but an update revealed the recovery of an additional ten bodies, raising the confirmed death toll to 14.
Tragic Incident: Fourteen Migrants Dead in Collision with Greek Coast Guard
Tragic Incident: Fourteen Migrants Dead in Collision with Greek Coast Guard
A catastrophic collision off the coast of Chios has led to the deaths of at least fourteen migrants and left many more injured. The incident occurred during a pursuit by the Greek Coast Guard.
Fourteen migrants have tragically lost their lives after a speedboat they were on collided with a Greek Coast Guard vessel near Chios. The collision resulted from the speedboat's dangerous maneuvers as it was being pursued. While 24 individuals were rescued, some are still missing, and several were seriously injured. The coastguard is currently investigating the circumstances of the incident while search operations continue.
