157 migrants rescued after boat catches fire during Channel crossing
Summary
French and British authorities rescued 157 migrants after a boat caught fire while crossing the English Channel. The incident happened on the border between French and British waters, and no deaths were reported.Key Facts
- A boat carrying migrants caught fire in the English Channel on Tuesday morning.
- The fire occurred near the boundary between French and British waters.
- Migrants on board jumped into the water to escape the fire.
- French and British vessels carried out the rescue operation.
- A total of 157 migrants were saved.
- No casualties were reported from the incident.
- This rescue was one of the largest operations in the Channel since 2018.
- The event highlights ongoing migrant attempts to cross the English Channel.
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