New autopsy results reveal that most of the victims of a tragic accident involving a migrant boat off the coast of Chios, Greece, died from head injuries rather than drowning.
An accident involving a Greek coast guard vessel and a migrant rubber boat on February 3 near the island of Chios resulted in the tragic loss of 15 lives out of 39 individuals aboard. New autopsy findings reveal that most of the deceased, who were Afghan migrants, suffered fatal head injuries rather than drowning, suggesting a different account of the tragedy.
The Greek coast guard reported that the migrant boat was operating without navigation lights and ignored a stop order, leading to its collision with the coast guard vessel. However, survivor testimonies contradict the official statements, indicating that the migrant boat did not change course suddenly and was not warned by the coast guard prior to the collision. This difference in narratives raises questions about the actions of the coast guard on that fateful day.
As the investigation continues, these revelations could have serious implications regarding the treatment of migrants at sea and the accountability of coast guard operations. Additionally, the incident highlights ongoing challenges related to the safety of migrant routes and the urgent need for reforms in the handling of such situations by authorities in charge of maritime safety.
