Tragedy as dozens killed and many missing after migrant boat sinks off Greece

GREECE has declared three days of national mourning after an overloaded migrant boat capsized off its shores on Wednesday. Dozens of people were killed in the incident and with hundreds still missing, Greek authorities say the death toll is likely to rise. Most of those on board were reportedly from Egypt, Syria and Pakistan. Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou, visited some of the survivors who had been taken to a warehouse shelter in the port of Kalamata. The city’s mayor Thanasis Vasilopoulos said services had been mobilized to help the migrants. The Sun newspaper brings you the latest breaking news videos and explainers from the UK and around the world Become a Sun Subscriber and hit the bell to be the first to know Read The Sun: Like The Sun on Facebook: Follow The Sun on Twitter: Subscribe to The Sun on Snapchat:
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