Fourteen migrants dead after collision with Greek coastguard boat

BBC News - WorldEN 1 min read 100% complete February 3, 2026 at 11:41 PM

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At least 14 migrants died after a speedboat carrying them collided with a Hellenic Coast Guard vessel off the coast of Chios, Greece, on Tuesday night. The Greek Coast Guard stated they were pursuing the speedboat, which was making dangerous maneuvers, in the Chios Strait near Vrontades. Twenty-four people were rescued, some with serious injuries, and others are still reportedly missing. A search and rescue operation involving coastguard vessels, a private boat with divers, and a helicopter was launched. The injured included seven children, a pregnant woman, and two coastguard officers. The exact circumstances of the collision remain unclear.

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