Migrant boat sinks on Greek island of Lesvos

At least six people died on Tuesday when a boat carrying migrants sank near the Greek island of Lesvos, Report informs citing the Athenian press.

The incident occurred on Tuesday at 7.00 am.

58 people were rescued and taken to the port of Mytilene.

Five rescue vessels and one helicopter are still searching the area for more possible victims, as the survivors were being questioned at Mytilini port to ascertain exactly how many passengers were on board the boat when it set sail from nearby Turkey.