Twelve migrants lost their lives in two separate incidents in the Aegean Sea, the Greek coast guard said, with six of the deaths occurring after a boat collided with a police vessel.
The coast guard confirmed that the collision with the police vessel resulted in six fatalities among the migrants on board. Details about the circumstances of the collision were not provided.
A second incident in the same sea also claimed six lives, though the coast guard did not disclose how that tragedy unfolded.
The Aegean Sea is a frequent crossing point for migrants seeking to reach Europe, and the hazardous nature of the journey has led to numerous accidents and fatalities in recent years.
Greek authorities regularly patrol the waters to intercept illegal vessels and to rescue people in distress, but the recent deaths highlight the persistent risks faced by those attempting the crossing.
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