A boat carrying illegal migrants capsized overnight in the Al-Swahel region. The accident occurred off the coast of the province. Al-Swahel was able to rescue 15 people so far, including men, women, and children. Search operations are still ongoing for survivors of the incident.
In a statement to reporters, one of the rescuers said they received a distress call from the migrants' boat at a late hour in the night. He indicated that the maritime conditions were very difficult, which complicated the rescue operation.
The spokesperson for Al-Swahel explained that the migrants were transported to the local reception center where they received the necessary medical attention. Investigations into the details of the incident are ongoing to determine the circumstances and reasons behind the capsizing of the boat.
