The Turkish coast guard said on Wednesday that a boat carrying migrants has capsized off Turkey’s Aegean coast. At least nine people have lost their life. 

A search and rescue mission was underway for some 25 migrants who are believed to be missing.

Up to 35 migrants were on board the boat when it capsized on Monday evening off the Turkish coast. 

Information available has been given by an Iraqi woman who swam back to shore and sought help from Turkish authorities. 

The coast guard said it had dispatched vessels, a plane and a helicopter to search for the missing. Nine bodies have been recovered so far, it said.