The vessel, which had set off from the Libyan coast, had about 60 people on board at the time of the incident, according to authorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a statement, the coast guard said Malta had requested help in the search and rescue operation “following the capsizing of a vessel reported with migrants aboard and people in the water”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An Italian patrol boat had recovered, it said, adding a search in the area was continuing on Sunday afternoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A fishing vessel in the area was able to recover approximately 48 people alive, the statement added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to the UN’s International Organisation for Migration (IOM), at least 827 people have died so far this year attempting the deadly Central Mediterranean crossing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The crossing route is overseas from North Africa to Italy and Malta. More than 1,330 people died on this route last year, the IOM said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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