Many deaths in the Mediterranean due to shipwreck

rome - By sinking a refugee boat on the Mediterranean Sea already 64 people died. A spokesperson for the International Organization for Migration (IOM) has announced this on Monday via Twitter.

Initially there were eight deaths and dozens of missing people after the accident this weekend. The Italian Coast Guard and Navy were able to save 86 people, reported Ansa news agency, including many women and children. Survivors said that at least 150 people had been on board. The boat would come from Libya.

It was the first drama in the Mediterranean of the new year. Last year, according to the IOM, more than 3,000 people were killed on this dangerous migration route.