Boat with dozens of migrants runs aground off Greek island, at least three dead


  • World
  • Tuesday, 21 Apr 2015

Migrants, who are trying to reach Greece, are seen onboard a capsized sailboat, as others are seen in the water trying to reach the coast of the southeastern island of Rhodes April 20, 2015. REUTERS/Michalis Loizos

ATHENS (Reuters) - A wooden sailboat carrying dozens of immigrants ran aground on Monday off the coast of the Greek island of Rhodes and at least three people have drowned, the Greek coast guard said.

More than 90 people were rescued and 30 of those taken to hospital. The boat was totally wrecked, the coasr guard said.

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