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| Europe migrant crisis: Dozens die in hold of Libya boat | Europe migrant crisis: Dozens die in hold of Libya boat |
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| At least 40 migrants have died in an overcrowded boat in the Mediterranean, the Italian navy has said. | At least 40 migrants have died in an overcrowded boat in the Mediterranean, the Italian navy has said. |
| Some 320 others were rescued when the vessel was intercepted off Libya. | Some 320 others were rescued when the vessel was intercepted off Libya. |
| The dead were found in the fishing boat's hold. It is thought they died after inhaling fumes from the engine, the rescue vessel's captain said. | The dead were found in the fishing boat's hold. It is thought they died after inhaling fumes from the engine, the rescue vessel's captain said. |
| European officials say the plight of migrants, almost 250,000 of whom have crossed by boat to the continent this year, is "beyond urgent". | European officials say the plight of migrants, almost 250,000 of whom have crossed by boat to the continent this year, is "beyond urgent". |
| So far this year, more than 2,000 migrants have died trying to cross the sea to Europe, the UN says. | So far this year, more than 2,000 migrants have died trying to cross the sea to Europe, the UN says. |
| The BBC's James Reynolds in Rome says it has become the world's most dangerous migrant journey. | The BBC's James Reynolds in Rome says it has become the world's most dangerous migrant journey. |
| The fishing boat was apparently taking on water when it was spotted about 21 nautical miles (39km) off the Libyan coast and south of the Italian island of Lampedusa. | The fishing boat was apparently taking on water when it was spotted about 21 nautical miles (39km) off the Libyan coast and south of the Italian island of Lampedusa. |
| Interior Minister Angelino Alfano said rescuers were "still counting the victims", but that about 320 people had been rescued. Those rescued included about 10 women, as well as children. | |
| The commander of the naval vessel involved in the rescue said his officers had encountered distressing scenes when they boarded the fishing boat. | The commander of the naval vessel involved in the rescue said his officers had encountered distressing scenes when they boarded the fishing boat. |
| They found dead bodies in the hold floating in water, fuel and human excrement, Massimo Tozzi said. | They found dead bodies in the hold floating in water, fuel and human excrement, Massimo Tozzi said. |
| In other developments in the eastern Mediterranean: | In other developments in the eastern Mediterranean: |
| Are you in the area? Let us know about your experiences. Email haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk with your stories. | Are you in the area? Let us know about your experiences. Email haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk with your stories. |
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