The number of migrants killed in a shipwreck off the southern coast of Italy this morning has increased.

APA reports with reference to ANSA that the number of dead has reached 58.

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At least 34 migrants died in a shipwreck on the southern coast of Italy this morning.

APA reports with reference to "La Repubblica" newspaper that among the dead is a newborn baby.

At least 50 people were rescued by the Coast Guard, and the search for the missing is underway.

According to preliminary information, there were 100 people on the boat.

They are said to be from Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan.

According to the publication, the boat sank in bad weather.