The Dhaka Times Desk A boat sank while trying to enter Greece illegally. It has been reported that at least 22 people have been killed. International media reported this.
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According to the news, the boat sank near the island of Samos near the Turkish coast. All of them are believed to be trying to enter Greece illegally. The accident occurred in the eastern Aegean Sea of Greece while trying to reach Greek territorial waters. 22 passengers of the boat were killed. They have 4 children.
The local coast guard rescued 36 people at this time. Among them are 3 women and a child. Among the survivors, a man and a child were airlifted to a hospital in Greece in critical condition.
The Coast Guard told the media that there were at least 60 to 65 passengers on that boat. It is not yet certain whether the accident was caused by carrying extra passengers. No identity of dead or injured is yet available.
Meanwhile, Coast Guard ships, fishing boats and helicopters are working to rescue the alive and missing, according to media sources.
It should be noted that people from various countries in Asia and Africa often cross the sea and risk their lives to come to Greece for employment. Sometimes many people have to die in such accidents.
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