A massive search operation is continuing for 'hundreds' of missing migrants after at least 78 drowned when a fishing boat sank off the coast of Greece. Sky's AliBunkallSKY explains what we know about the incident. Read more:
A massive search operation is continuing for"hundreds" of missing migrants after at least 78 drowned when a fishing boat sank off the coast of Greece.about 50 miles from the southern coastal town of Pylos.
Greek officials said the boat got into difficulties when its engine stopped and it began veering from side to side. It then capsized and sunk at around 2am on Wednesday. They also pleaded for food and water, and said the vessel had stopped moving, according to the charity.The search for survivors continued on Thursday morning and is expected to last until at least Friday, Greek authorities said.
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