Five reported dead and 149 rescued from vessel attempting to carry group from Libya to Europe At least 20 people are feared dead after a boat carrying hundreds of migrants to Europe capsized in stormy seas near the Italian island of Lampedusa, according to authorities. Following the accident on Saturday, a total of 149 migrants have been rescued, including 13 women and three children, but dozens are still missing, the Italian coastguard said in a statement.
At least 20 migrants feared dead after boat capsizes near Lampedusa
The Guardian - 24 Nov 2019 15:57
Five reported dead and 149 rescued from vessel attempting to carry group from Libya to Europe At least 20 people are feared dead after a boat carrying hundreds of migrants to Europe capsized in stormy seas near the Italian island of Lampedusa, according to authorities. Following the accident on Saturday, a total of 149 migrants have been rescued, including 13 women and three children, but dozens are still missing, the Italian coastguard said in a statement.
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