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| 'Migrant' boat capsizes off Sicily | |
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| A boat carrying more than 200 people believed to be migrants heading for Europe is in trouble in waters off Sicily, officials say. | |
| Local media reports suggest the vessel capsized and may have sunk between Sicily and Tunisia. | |
| Italian ships - backed by helicopters - are assisting at the scene. A number of people have already been rescued. | Italian ships - backed by helicopters - are assisting at the scene. A number of people have already been rescued. |
| Last week more than 300 people drowned when a boat carrying African migrants sank near the island of Lampedusa. | |
| 'Bodies' | |
| Details about Friday's rescue operation remain unclear. | |
| Italy's coast guard and Maltese officials said the boat capsized in waters where Malta had search and rescue responsibilities, according to the Associated Press. | |
| The vessel was reportedly first spotted by the Maltese air force who then requested Italy's help. | |
| At least 120 people are believed to have been rescued. | |
| Italy's Ansa news agency reports that bodies were seen in the water - but this has not been officially confirmed. |