French and British teams rescue 157 migrants after a boat engine fire in the Channel
Summary
French and British teams rescued 157 migrants after a fire broke out in the engine of their boat in the English Channel. The rescue involved ships, a helicopter, and medical help, and the migrants were taken to a French port for care.Key Facts
- The boat caught fire on Tuesday morning near British waters in France’s rescue zone.
- 157 migrants were saved: 103 by French teams and 54 by British teams.
- The migrants were brought to Boulogne-sur-Mer, a port in northern France, for medical checks.
- The boat left from Normandy on Monday, and some migrants had earlier refused assistance during the journey.
- Rescuers avoid forcing migrants off boats to prevent the boats from capsizing and risking lives.
- Last week, four people died in two separate attempts to cross the Channel on small boats.
- The UK and France recently signed a multimillion-euro agreement to reduce migrant crossings using enhanced patrols and surveillance.
- This plan also includes new technology to stop “taxi boats” used by smugglers along the French coast.
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