Irish ship rescues migrants

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183 people have been rescued from the Mediterranean by the Irish Naval Vessel the LÉ Eithne.

At 6 this morning the ship rescued 113 migrants from an inflatable boat that was found drifting about 40 kilometres off the Libyan coast.

A further 70 people were rescued shortly afterwards from another vessel in distress.

The migrants on board are receiving food, water and medical treatment where required.