Spanish emergency services say four women and three girls died when a small boat carrying migrants capsized while arriving in a port at one of Spain’s Canary Islands on Wednesday.

Seven migrant women and children die as a boat coming from Africa capsizes off the Canary Islands. The incident reflects ongoing risks in the Atlantic migration path.

Four women and three girls have died when a small boat carrying dozens of refugees and migrants capsized while approaching the port at one of Spain’s Canary Islands, according to Spanish emergency services.