Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:24pm on 03 Sep 2024,Tuesday International
A major search and rescue operation is ongoing in the English Channel after a boat carrying migrants capsized off Le Portel, northern France. French authorities report at least ten fatalities, with dozens more needing emergency medical treatment. The exact number of people on the boat remains unclear. French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin is expected to visit the site later today. The French coastguard is conducting a sea and air operation, having rescued over 50 individuals so far. The incident underscores the ongoing risks faced by migrants attempting dangerous crossings.
