At least 13 dead after boat with migrants sinks in waters off north France

Unfortunately, the bottom of the boat ripped open, said Olivier Barbarin, mayor of Le Portel near the fishing port of Boulogne-sur-Mer, where a first-aid post was set up to treat victims

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Dozens of people plunged into the treacherous waters. | Representative Photo credit: @TRTWorldNow
AP Paris
1 min read Last Updated : Sep 03 2024 | 11:28 PM IST

The mayor of a French coastal town being used in a rescue operation says 13 migrants are dead after their boat ripped apart Tuesday during an attempted crossing of the English Channel.

Dozens of people plunged into the treacherous waters.

Unfortunately, the bottom of the boat ripped open, said Olivier Barbarin, mayor of Le Portel near the fishing port of Boulogne-sur-Mer, where a first-aid post was set up to treat victims. It's a big drama.


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First Published: Sep 03 2024 | 11:28 PM IST

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