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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Athens, December 6 (Xinhua) — At least 18 people were killed when a boat carrying migrants capsized off the southern coast of Crete, Greece, the Hellenic Broadcasting Corporation reported on Saturday.
The vessel sank approximately 26 nautical miles (48.2 km) south of Ierapetra, a coastal town on the southern part of the island. According to the Greek Coast Guard, two survivors have been rescued from the water so far.
Rescue teams continue to work in the disaster area with patrol boats and retrieve bodies from the sea.
The cause of the incident is still unknown. The Coast Guard has launched an investigation.
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