Nearly 550 people are rescued trying to cross from Libya to Europe
At least five migrants have drowned off the Libyan coast today after the heavily overcrowded boat they were on overturned, the Italian navy has revealed, The Daily Mail reports.
The source refers to the navy statement that at least 550 people had been pulled to safety but added that the rescue operation was still underway and that the death toll could rise.
The source reminds that more than 6,000 migrants have been rescued from the Mediterranean in just over 48 hours as Italian officials revealed people smugglers now account for half of GDP along Libya's coast.