Tragedy Strikes: 6 Lives Lost as Migrant Boat Sinks in English Channel
Six people have died and dozens have been rescued after a boat carrying migrants sank in the English Channel. French and British authorities conducted rescue operations, with the French navy rescuing 42 people and the British ships rescuing around 13. The English Channel is a dangerous route for migrants, with human traffickers overloading vessels. The incident comes as the number of migrants crossing the channel to the UK reached a record high of 755 in a single day. Both French and UK officials expressed condolences and emphasized the need for cooperation to address the ongoing migration crisis.