Italy’s coastguard searches for survivors after migrant shipwreck
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So far 45 people have been rescued, while five to 10 others are believed to be missing off Lampedusa’s southern coast.
The Italian coastguard has launched a rescue operation after a boat carrying at least 50 migrants and refugees capsized overnight off the coast of Lampedusa. The coastguard said on Saturday the incident took place 15 nautical miles (28km) off the southern coast of the Sicilian island as emergency crews were trying to bring the people on board its boat. A spokesperson said 45 people have been rescued so far and a helicopter has been deployed to help find survivors.More Related News