In a devastating incident in the English Channel, at least 12 migrants have lost their lives after their dinghy capsized while attempting to cross into the UK.
The French Interior Minister, Gérald Darmanin, confirmed the fatalities, stating that the boat tore apart and sank. A massive search and rescue operation was launched, involving helicopters and boats, to find survivors among the estimated 50 to 100 people who were on board. The tragedy has sparked a major operation off the French coast, near Le Portel, as authorities and rescue teams scrambled to assist the victims.
This incident highlights the perilous journey migrants undertake in search of a better life.
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