More than 150 migrants have been rescued after the boat they were using to cross the Channel caught fire on Tuesday morning, French authorities have said. The boat was attempting to cross to the UK when its engine caught fire, according to the French maritime prefecture of the Channel and North Sea. It said 157 people have been rescued and are being taken to port in Boulogne-sur-Mer.
Over 150 migrants rescued after Channel boat fire
UKPulse News DeskMore than 150 migrants have been rescued after their boat caught fire while attempting to cross the Channel to the UK.
- 157 people have been rescued and are being taken to port in Boulogne-sur-Mer
- There are no reports of anyone having been injured or killed
- The incident comes a day after Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledged to curb the number of people arriving in the UK on small boats
Why this matters: This incident highlights the ongoing issue of migrants attempting to cross the Channel to the UK.
What this means for you: The incident may lead to increased security measures in the Channel to prevent similar incidents in the future.