Overview
- Fourteen bodies were recovered from the sea and a wounded woman later died in hospital, bringing the confirmed toll to at least 15.
- Roughly two dozen survivors, including about 11 children, were rescued and hospitalized, and two coast guard officers were injured.
- Search-and-rescue operations remain active with multiple patrol boats, a helicopter and divers, and the total number of people aboard is still unknown.
- In a statement, the Hellenic Coast Guard said the fast boat was running without lights, ignored stop signals, changed course and struck the patrol vessel, though this account has not been independently verified.
- The crash occurred on a perilous Aegean route frequently used from Turkey to Greek islands, where authorities have increased patrols and enforcement in recent years.