Migrant boat capsize near Greek coast

A boat carrying 19 people capsized near the Greek coast. Seven passengers out of which five are children died. Information has been spread by the state-run Athens-Macedonia News Agency.

The accident occurred in the North-Eastern part of the Aegean Sea.

Authorities reportedly said all of the passengers were Turkish citizens, with one of them being a baby.

Vessels of the Greek Navy and Frontex conducted the rescue operation.