Two women and two children who died were among group of 31 people trying to reach Italy from Turkish coast
Four people, including two toddlers, died after falling overboard from an overcrowded speedboat in which they were travelling off the island of Kos, the Greek coastguard has said.
After scouring the seas throughout the night, officials confirmed the fatalities on Wednesday, saying the two children aged between two and four and two women who died had been among a group of 31 people trying to reach Italy from the Turkish coast.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/oct/16/four-die-crowded-speedboat-kos-greek-coastguard
Author : Helena Smith in Athens
Publish date : 2024-10-16 14:04:21
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