Rescue Operation Underway After Migrant Boat Capsizes
Rescue Operation Underway After Migrant Boat Capsizes
Rescue Operation Underway After Migrant Boat Capsizes
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A significant rescue operation is underway in the English Channel after a boat carrying over 50 migrants capsized near Le Portel, France. At least 10 individuals are reported to be in critical condition, with some suffering from cardio-respiratory arrest, while local reports suggest that at least three may have died. The French maritime authorities have mobilized helicopters and boats for the rescue, highlighting the ongoing humanitarian crisis and the dangers of crossing one of the world's busiest shipping lanes. The incident has prompted renewed discussions between French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to enhance cooperation in tackling illegal immigration and dismantling smuggling routes. This rescue operation underscores the perilous conditions migrants face while seeking to reach Britain, particularly as thousands have attempted such crossings this year. The situation remains fluid as medical teams continue to assist those rescued and further information emerges.

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