Over 150 migrants rescued after Channel boat fire
BBC World1 min read97 words
French authorities reported that a boat attempting to cross the English Channel toward the United Kingdom experienced an engine fire, prompting an emergency response. The incident occurred as the vessel was en route from the French coast, and crews were alerted to the blaze shortly after the engine malfunctioned.
Rescue teams were dispatched to the scene, and the fire was extinguished while the passengers were safely transferred to shore. French officials said an investigation into the cause of the engine fire is underway, and they emphasized the ongoing risks associated with small craft attempting the Channel crossing.
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