LAMPEDUSA, Italy (Reuters) -At least 26 people died in a migrant shipwreck on Wednesday off the southern Italian island of Lampedusa and 60 survivors were brought ashore, the coastguard said, warning more bodies could be missing as search operations continue.

There are 60 survivors from the perilous journey from Libya, but a UN agency says there could be more people missing.

A tragic shipwreck near Lampedusa claimed at least 26 lives, with 60 survivors rescued. The migrants, journeying from Libya to Europe, faced perilous conditions. Rescue operations continue as Italy's government vows stronger action against illegal sea journeys and people smuggling.