Greek authorities say six migrants, including an infant, die after a speedboat travelling from Turkey collides with a Greek coast guard vessel near the island of Lesvos before overturning. The crash occurs early on Monday, about 3.5 nautical miles south of Agrilia, Lesvos.
Greece’s shipping minister Vassilis Kikilias says initial evidence indicates the speedboat hits the left side of the coast guard vessel with its bow. Multiple outlets report the boat was carrying migrants and was attempting to leave Turkey’s western coast for Lesvos. Cyprus Mail and the other reports also note the government’s stated “zero tolerance” approach toward migrant smugglers. The coverage focuses on early official accounts of the collision and the government’s response, with details limited to what authorities have released so far.