The boat carrying 13 refugees capsized off Kusadasi district as it attempted to cross to Europe.

FILE PHOTO: Turkey's coastguard has launched many operations to intercept refugees crossing to Europe.
FILE PHOTO: Turkey's coastguard has launched many operations to intercept refugees crossing to Europe. (AA)

Nine people, including children, died after a boat carrying refugees sank off Turkey’s Aegean coast.

The boat carrying 13 migrants capsized near Kusadasi district as it attempted to cross to Europe.

Turkey's coastguard sent a rescue team, backed by a helicopter and a plane, to the site.

Four people were rescued, but nine others, including women and children, were found dead.

Turkey has been the main route for refugees trying to cross into Europe.

Source: AA