WorldMore than 150 migrants rescued after boat catches fire in Channel, French authorities say
French authorities say 173 migrants were rescued after a boat attempting to cross the Channel to the UK caught fire. They were taken to Boulogne-sur-Mer, where 11 suffered minor injuries. French prosecutors opened an investigation and police detained an Egyptian national in connection with the incident.
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BBC News★★★☆☆2026-08-04 10:11Original
More than 150 migrants rescued after boat catches fire in Channel, French authorities say
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