A deadly incident occurred in the waters off Chios, when a boat carrying migrants and allegedly operated by human traffickers rammed a Greek Coast Guard patrol vessel. According to information from Coast Guard sources confirmed to parapolitika.gr, the incident resulted in a violent collision.
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The suspicious vessel was spotted by maritime authorities, who proceeded to signal for an inspection to be carried out. However, those on board did not comply with orders and attempted to escape, developing high speed. During the chase, the boat performed a dangerous maneuver, resulting in ramming the Coast Guard patrol vessel.
From the violent collision, 15 people lost their lives, 11 men and 4 women, including three children, while 26 people were injured, seven of whom are children.
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