At least 2 dead and 22 rescued in migrant boat sinking off Greece

It is unclear how many people were on board at the time of the incident.

Greek maritime authorities said at least two people - a man and a woman - died and 22 others were rescued when a boat carrying migrants sank while trying to cross the Aegean Sea to Greece, Kathimerini reported.

Search and rescue operations continue off the island of Samos in the Aegean Sea. Two coastguard boats, a private vessel and a Greek army helicopter are taking part in the operation.

It is not clear how many people were on board at the time of the incident.

The rescued migrants were taken to the port capital of Samos, Vathi. | BGNES