Boat Capsizes Near Lampedusa Claiming Lives
(MENAFN) A devastating incident occurred off the shores of Lampedusa Island in the Mediterranean Sea, resulting in the deaths of no fewer than 20 individuals after a vessel carrying migrants overturned.
The tragic news was reported on Tuesday by a reputable news outlet.
The boat, which was overcrowded with migrants, flipped near the coastline of Lampedusa. So far, 20 deceased individuals have been retrieved from the water.
However, the news outlet indicated that search and recovery efforts are actively continuing in hopes of finding more individuals.
Preliminary information suggests that approximately 80 people have managed to survive the catastrophe, according to early accounts.
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