26 illegal migrants die as boat ferrying them to Europe capsizes

Fishing boat met with the accident just four hours after leaving Senegal port.

At least 26 illegal migrants have died in another tragedy on the sea while trying to reach Europe from an African country on Tuesday.

According to international media reports, the fishing boat carrying over 100 illegal migrants from different countries met with the accident just four hours after leaving a port in the African country of Senegal.

Those on the boat were mostly young people who were trying to reach Spain for onward illegal journey to different European countries in search of jobs.

According to the reports, four of the people on board the ship have been saved by rescuers on the sea while 26 were confirmed dead. Search was on going for the remaining people who are still missing.

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