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Seven killed as migrant boat capsizes near the island of Chios

More than 50 people have died this year while attempting to cross the Aegean Sea, according to reports.

More than 50 people have died this year while attempting to cross the Aegean Sea, according to reports. Source: photo by Kostis Ntantamis AP

Five children and two women died in the Aegean Sea near the island of Chios, when their boat sank. Twelve others were rescued. Their boat was travelling from Turkey sinks.


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By Themi Kallos

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Five children and two women died in the Aegean Sea near the island of Chios, when their boat sank. Twelve others were rescued. Their boat was travelling from Turkey sinks.



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