Support service Alarm Phone tweeted its concerns, saying it had received a call from the boat, which departed from Tobruk in Libya. While German NGO Sea-Water International said those on board were in 'imminent danger of death'.
A boat carrying about 400 people"in distress" has been spotted adrift between Greece and Malta and is taking on water, support services have said.
German NGO Sea-Water International tweeted that those on board were in"imminent danger of death" and called on the EU to act. Alarm Phone also tweeted its concerns, saying it had received a call from the boat, which departed from Tobruk in Libya. People on board are panicking and several need medical attention, Alarm Phone said, including a child, a pregnant woman and someone with a physical disabilityThe captain has left and there is"nobody who can steer the boat", Alarm Phone said.The boat is now in the Maltese Search and Rescue area, Alarm Phone added.
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