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At Least 14 Dead After Migrant Boat Collides With Greek Coast Guard Off Chios

Authorities are still searching to determine the speedboat's passenger count.

Overview

  • Twenty-four migrants were pulled from the water and transported to a hospital on Chios.
  • Two coast guard officers were injured in the crash and received medical treatment.
  • The search-and-rescue effort involves four patrol vessels, an air force helicopter and a private boat with divers.
  • Officials have not provided details on how the collision happened or identified those on the speedboat.
  • Local video showed one person carried in a blanket and two children led to a coast guard vehicle with flashing lights.