At least 13 migrants have died after their boat sank in the English Channel, with over 50 people rescued following the incident near Gris-Nez point. French authorities, including the coastguard, deployed helicopters and vessels for rescue operations, while a temporary medical post was established at Boulogne-sur-Mer for those in critical condition. Local mayor Olivier Barbarin reported that the boat's bottom tore open, leading to the tragedy. The situation underscores the increasing number of migrants attempting perilous crossings to the UK, with over 2,000 arrivals recorded in the past week alone. French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin is scheduled to visit the site as both French and British governments seek to combat illegal immigration and dismantle smuggling networks. The incident highlights the ongoing risks faced by asylum seekers in the busy and treacherous shipping route of the Channel.