Boat believed to be bringing refugees from Iran, Pakistan and Afghanistan struck rocks off coast of Calabria

At least 30 people have died after the shipwreck of a boat believed to be carrying refugees off the eastern coast of Italy’s Calabria region, accoding to reports from ANSA and other Italian news agencies.

Twenty-seven bodies were found washed up on the shores of Steccato di Cutro, a seaside resort in the province of Crotone, and more were spotted at sea, ANSA said, adding that three other bodies were found in the water.

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