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 the speedboat was making dangerous maneuvers, prompting the coastguard to pursue it in the Chios Strait, near the village of Vrontades. Rescue efforts led to 24 people being saved, with some injuries reported, while others remain missing. The coastguard has yet to clarify the exact circumstances surrounding the collision. A search and rescue operation involving multiple coastguard vessels, a civilian boat, and a helicopter was underway shortly after the incident. Among the injured were seven children, a pregnant woman, and two coastguard officers. Initially, four fatalities were reported, but as updates came through, ten more bodies were recovered, raising the death toll to 14.
Tragic Collision on Chios: 14 Migrants Confirmed Dead
Tragic Collision on Chios: 14 Migrants Confirmed Dead
A speedboat carrying migrants tragically collided with a Greek Coast Guard vessel near the island of Chios, resulting in the deaths of 14 individuals, some of whom were children.
In a heartbreaking incident off the coast of Chios, 14 migrants lost their lives after their speedboat collided with a Hellenic Coast Guard vessel. While the coastguard engaged in pursuit of the speedboat for dangerous maneuvers, 24 survivors were rescued, including several seriously injured individuals. A comprehensive search operation is currently underway as authorities investigate the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
