Collision between Greek coastguard patrol and and migrant boat kills 14

The Guardian - World NewsEN 2 min read 100% complete by Associated PressFebruary 3, 2026 at 11:52 PM

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A collision between a Greek coastguard vessel and a speedboat carrying migrants near the island of Chios in the eastern Aegean Sea resulted in at least 14 fatalities. The incident prompted a search and rescue operation involving multiple vessels and a helicopter. Twenty-four people were rescued and transported to a hospital in Chios, along with two injured coastguard officers. The exact number of people on the migrant boat remains unclear, as does the cause of the collision. Greece is a common entry point into the EU for migrants fleeing conflict and poverty, and fatal accidents are frequent in the area. Increased patrols and stricter migration regulations have reduced crossing attempts.

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Asia 30% Africa 30% Middle East 30% Turkey 40% European Union ×250% Aegean Sea ×260% Chios ×270% Greece ×380% Greek Coastguard ×790%

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migrant boat collision 100% greek coastguard 90% search and rescue 70% aegean sea 60% migration 60% human smuggling 50% fatal accidents 50% eu migration policy 40%