At Least 15 Migrants Dead After Boat Collides With Greek Coast Guard

The incident has triggered an official investigation, with Greek officials blaming human smugglers.

Greek coast guard officers carry out rescue operations at a port on the eastern Aegean island of Chios, Greece, on Feb. 3, 2026. Pantelis Fykaris/AP

At least 15 migrants died after a boat carrying them collided with a Hellenic Coast Guard patrol vessel off the Greek island of Chios late on Feb. 3, Greek authorities said.

The Coast Guard said 25 foreign nationals, seven men, seven women, and 11 minors, were rescued and transported to Chios hospital. One woman later died from her injuries.