More than 400 migrants drown in the Mediterranean after four overcrowded boats capsized whilst crossing from Egypt to Italy

Dozens of African migrants have got drowned after a boat carrying 400 people capsized in the Mediterranean Sea. Most of the 400 migrants aboard the boat were fleeing from Somalia, Ethiopia and Eritrea hoping to reach Italy.

Over 400 migrants are thought to have drowned, Meanwhile a boat carrying around 130 migrants from Libya was rescued by the Aquarius.

It is thought up to 27 drowned but 108 were saved and taken to Lampedusa harbor in Italy, where they received medical treatment.Social media users have claimed that the boat had started its journey in Egypt with Italy being its intended destination, a route favoured by many smugglers.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3545004/More-400-migrants-drown-Mediterranean-four-crowded-boats-capsized-whilst-crossing-Egypt-Italy.html#ixzz46Omnloct