France: 10 killed as boat with 50 migrants capsizes in English Channel, massive rescue operation on

At least 10 migrants died on Tuesday after the vessel with 50 people on board capsized on its way across the Channel from France to Britain, La Voix du Nord newspaper reported. According to the local media, a major operation is underway to rescue over 50 people. A French Coast Guardesperson earlier said 10 people were in a critical condition. The British Coast Guard not immediately respond to a request for comment.

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