Greek authorities report that 12 migrants die in two separate incidents during Aegean Sea crossings. In one case, six people die after their boat collides with a police vessel near the island of Lesbos. A Greek coast guard official says the victims include a baby and four women.
In the second incident, six more migrants die, according to the Greek coast guard’s account. The outlets also provide broader context on the scale of the Mediterranean crossings, citing international monitoring that records deaths or disappearances. Euronews notes that at least 1,209 migrants have died or gone missing in the Mediterranean since the beginning of the year, according to the International Organisation for Migration.
While the reports differ slightly in details—such as the specific location and the composition of the victims—the overall picture is consistent: two separate accidents occur in a short period, and Greek authorities link the fatalities to risky sea crossings in the Aegean.
