At least 51 dead as migrant boat capsizes en route to Canary Islands
In a devastating incident, a boat carrying irregular migrants sank while attempting to reach Spain's Canary Islands from North Africa.
![At least 51 dead as migrant boat capsizes en route to Canary Islands](https://dogruhaber.com.tr/thumbor/_R7GiOcS3m1G6k0gDLbfNamsav0=/660x400/dogruhaber.com.tr/images/23/26/at-least-51-dead-as-migrant-boat-capsizes-en-route-to-canary-islands-becaf265.jpg)
![](https://dogruhaber.com.tr/images/21/36/resim-cad374c1.png)
![](https://dogruhaber.com.tr/images/21/36/resim-939b4d02.png)
Out of the 55 people on board, a heartbreaking loss of life was reported, with 51 individuals tragically losing their lives. Four survivors were rescued and subsequently hospitalized.
Helena Maleno, a representative from the non-governmental organization (NGO) Caminando Fronteras, shared the distressing news on her Twitter account.
She revealed that the ill-fated boat departed from the shores of Tan Tan city in southern Morocco. Among the victims, 11 were women and 3 were children.
The incident serves as a stark reminder of the perilous journey undertaken by irregular migrants seeking a better life, highlighting the urgent need for comprehensive solutions to address this humanitarian crisis. (ILKHA)