3 migrants dead after boat sinks off northern Morocco

Three illegal migrants died when their boat sank off northern Morocco Monday, local media reported.

Meanwhile, 40 others were rescued in the boat accident, Hespress.com news site cited local authorities in the northern city of Larache as saying.

The rescued were sent to a local hospital to receive treatment, the same source said, adding that an investigation is underway.

(ASIA PACIFIC DAILY)