1st LD Writethru: 14 killed, dozens injured in clash btw Greek coast guard and human traffickers


ATHENS, Feb. 3 (Xinhua) -- At least 14 people were killed and dozens injured after a violent confrontation between the Hellenic Coast Guard and a suspected human trafficking vessel off the Greek island of Chios on Tuesday night, Greek state broadcaster ERT said.

The clash left two Coast Guard officers wounded. The casualties included seven children and a pregnant woman. All of the injured were transported to the General Hospital of Chios for treatment.

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