Greek coast guard ship and migrant speedboat collide, killing at least 15 people:
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Deadly Collision Near Chios Kills At Least 15A migrant speedboat collided with a Greek coast guard vessel; rescue teams are searching for more missing passengers after the incident.
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- A crash between a migrant speedboat and a Greek coast guard patrol ship near Chios resulted in at least 15 fatalities.
- Rescuers recovered 14 bodies and saved 25 migrants, including approximately 11 children, who were taken to a hospital for treatment.
- The ongoing search operation includes four patrol boats, an air force helicopter, and a diving boat to locate potentially missing individuals.
- Greece serves as a major entry route for refugees to Europe, where hazardous sea crossings frequently lead to fatal accidents.
The Central Mediterranean remains the deadliest migration corridor in the world, with at least 1,340 people losing their lives there last year alone.— The International Organization for Migration expressed deep concern over reports of missing migrants at sea.
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