A tragic incident unfolded off the coast of El Hierro, Canary Islands, as a migrant boat capsized, leading to the recovery of nine bodies and the rescue of 27 survivors.

The boat, carrying approximately 84 people, overturned due to adverse weather conditions and overcrowding.

Emergency services, including helicopters and rescue vessels, are actively searching for at least 48 missing individuals.

This disaster highlights the perilous nature of the Atlantic migration route, with over 27,000 migrants reaching the Canary Islands this year alone.

The incident has intensified calls for decisive action from Spain and the European Union to address the ongoing migration crisis.