7 people die after Spanish fishing boat sinks off Canada's east coast

At least seven people died and 14 others are missing after a Spanish fishing boat sank off Canada's east coast yesterday.

Canada's Joint Rescue Co-ordination Centre (JRCC) said, rescuers have now recovered the seven deceased and three survivors after the boat sank in waters off Canada's Newfoundland.



Canadian rescuers said, they were hopeful more survivors could be found.

Spain's transport ministry said there were 24 crew members on board the vessel at the time. It identified them as 16 Spanish nationals, five Peruvians and three from Ghana.