At least 40 migrants died when the vessel carrying them to Italy sank off the Libyan coast, the Italian navy confirmed Saturday.
"#UltimOra #SAR Rescue of a barge by the #Navy ship Cigala Fulgosi is underway. Numerous immigrants saved. At least 40 dead," the navy said in a message posted on Twitter.
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