Bodies of three migrants pulled from English Channel as major search and rescue operation launched | B24I092 | 2024-03-04 06:08:01
The asylum seekers have been pronounced lifeless after falling into the water off the c
THREE migrants have died after their boat obtained into problem making an attempt to cross the English Channel at this time.
The asylum seekers have been pronounced lifeless after falling into the water off the coast of Cap Gris-Nez, northern France, this afternoon.
One individual was discovered unconscious and couldn't be resuscitated by the crew, with two others missing, the i reports.
Up to 180 individuals have been pulled to security by rescue operators, based on French authorities.
An investigation into the incident remains ongoing.
Patrick Leleu, deputy prosecutor at the judicial court of Boulogne-sur-Mer, stated: "I can affirm the dying of three migrants who fell into the water this afternoon off the coast of Cap Gris Nez.
"The investigation is ongoing."
It comes as dozens of migrants made the treacherous crossing to the UK as we speak in robust winds and in addition thick fog.
The last fatalities in the Channel happened on January 14 when 5 migrants died whereas making an attempt to make the treacherous journey throughout the 21-mile Dover Straits.
A UK Government spokesperson stated: "We will affirm there has been an incident within the Channel involving a small boat in French waters.
"French authorities are leading the response and investigation. We won't be commenting further at this stage."
Enver Solomon, chief government of the Refugee Council, stated: "Our ideas exit to the households of these affected by the tragic loss of life within the English Channel this afternoon and to all those that valiantly answered the misery call.
"That is yet one more avoidable human tragedy.
"Men, ladies and youngsters from nations resembling Afghanistan are risking their lives in the Channel as a direct consequence of protected routes being so restricted and ineffective.
"There will probably be more deaths until the Authorities rethinks its strategy.
"As an alternative of the illegal and dear Rwanda plan, we'd like a plan to offer sanctuary for those fleeing persecution, violence and torture with out having to take dangerous journeys by increasing choices for household reunion, introducing refugee visas and setting up an agreement with the French authorities to offer individuals a good hearing and deal with them with dignity and humanity."
Residence Office figures showed that more than 2,000 migrants have arrived within the UK this yr after making the journey from France.
This week, they said there have been no new arrivals on Tuesday or Monday this week, but 290 asylum seekers arrived in 5 boats on Sunday.
It come as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is scrambling to get deportation flights going to Rwanda in a bid to deter small boat journeys.
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