Multiple deaths in migrant tragedy near Canary Islands

» Updated: September 30 2024

» Published: September 28 2024

Multiple deaths in migrant tragedy near Canary Islands
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At least nine people are reported to have lost their lives and 48 are missing since an overloaded boat with migrants capsized off the Spanish Canary Islands.

84 people were on board when the boat sent out distress signals off the island of El Hierro early on Saturday, according to a statement from the Spanish coastguard. 27 were rescued.

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