60 migrants crossing Mediterranean Sea from Libya feared drowning, 25 people rescued

At least 60 people are feared drowned on a ship carrying migrants from Libya to Italy or Malta via the central Mediterranean Sea. Rescue workers said that on Wednesday, in coordination with the Italian coast guard, 25 people in extremely vulnerable conditions were rescued and two were taken by helicopter to Sicily in an unconscious state.

The ship's engine broke down

Rescue workers said that these people had left from Zawiya, Libya seven days ago. Three days later, the engine of his ship broke down and his ship kept wandering in the sea without food and water for several days and at least 60 people, including women and a child, died on the way. The central Mediterranean Sea is one of the most dangerous migration routes in the world.

How many people have died so far?

The UN migration agency (IOM) said nearly 2,500 migrants died or went missing using the route last year, and 226 have died since the beginning of 2024. Expressing regret over the incident, IOM said, "Maritime patrol needs to be stronger and prevent tragic incidents."