At least 27 migrants have died after two boats carrying nearly 100 people capsized off the Italian island of Lampedusa while trying to cross the Mediterranean Sea from Libya. Around 60 survivors were rescued from the waters, while search operations continue for those still missing.
The tragedy unfolded when one boat began taking on water, forcing passengers to transfer to the second vessel. However, the second boat also capsized under the weight and rough sea conditions, leaving dozens of people struggling in the Mediterranean waters.
