Eight migrants drown after boat tries to evade Greek ship

So far 18 people have been rescued from the sea with many of the survivors suffering from injuries after the incident.

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The coastguard said the boat's driver "lost control" in the attempt to escape from the patrol ship.

The boat was travelling at high speed and collided with the side of a Greek coastguard vessel as it was trying to get away, according to local media reports.

So far 18 people have been rescued from the sea, the coastguard said, with many of the survivors suffering from injuries after the incident.

Friday's incident happened near the island of Rhodes, close to the Turkish coast, on a route that is often used by migrant smugglers.

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