Greek coast guard boats and a helicopter searched the sea near the island of Chios on Wednesday. AP reported, the search followed a late-night collision between a patrol vessel and a migrant speedboat. At least 15 people were killed in the accident.

Officials said to AP, 24 migrants, including 11 children, were injured and taken to hospital. Two coast guard officers were also hurt. The bodies of 11 men and three women were pulled from the sea, while another woman later died in hospital.

The coast guard said the speedboat was traveling without navigation lights and ignored orders to stop. It changed direction and collided with the patrol boat before capsizing. Greece is a key entry point for migrants to Europe, and deadly accidents during sea crossings remain common.