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Boat capsizes off Turkish coast; 18 migrants killed

A rubber boat carrying migrants capsized in the Aegean Sea after a high-speed chase with the coast guard. At least 18 people lost their lives, while 21 others were rescued amid rough sea conditions

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Injured refugees being brought to hospital. PIC/AFP

Injured refugees being brought to hospital. PIC/AFP

A rubber boat carrying migrants capsized in the Aegean Sea on Wednesday following a high-speed chase by the coast guard, killing 18 migrants, officials said. At least 21 other migrants were rescued.

The boat carrying dozens of migrants ignored repeated warnings to stop and tried to flee at high speed. It began to take on water in the rough seas and capsized.

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