REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, ATHENS -- A new tragedy with the sinking of a vessel carrying dozens of refugees from Turkey to Greece was reported on Sunday off the island of Lesvos in the Aegean Sea, as Greek citizens were casting their ballots in general elections.

At least 26 undocumented migrants and refugees were missing and 22 were rescued in the Aegean Sea, according to the first information by the Greek Coast Guard.

Survivors said that the boat overturned by the waves created from a larger passenger vessel that was sailing nearby.

A girl about five years old lost its life on Saturday and at least 13 undocumented refugees and migrants were still missing after the capsize of a boat amidst strong winds also off Lesvos island.