Abu dhabi: Five migrants were confirmed dead, and at least 20 others remained missing after a wooden boat carrying dozens of people capsized in waters south of Greece's largest island Crete, early Saturday, authorities said.
According to Emirates News Agency, the victims are believed to be migrants who were trying to reach Crete - and thus the EU - from Libya. The Greek broadcaster ERTNews reported on Saturday that 20 people were rescued.
Local media reported that the accident occurred around 15 nautical miles, almost 28 kilometers, south of Kaloi Limenes in the south of the popular tourist island, citing coastguard sources. The Cretan news portal ekriti.gr noted that dozens more are missing, while Greek radio reported that several ships are taking part in the search.