Bodies of three migrants pulled from English Channel as major search and rescue operation launched | 6VTUP12 | 2024-03-02 06:08:01
The asylum seekers have been pronounced lifeless after falling into the water off
THREE migrants have died after their boat acquired into problem making an attempt to cross the English Channel in the present day.
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 found unconscious and could not be resuscitated by the crew, with two others lacking, the i reports.
Up to 180 individuals have been pulled to security by rescue operators, in line with French authorities.
An investigation into the incident stays ongoing.
Patrick Leleu, deputy prosecutor on the judicial court of Boulogne-sur-Mer, stated: "I can affirm the demise 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 immediately in robust winds and in addition thick fog.
The last fatalities in the Channel happened on January 14 when five migrants died whereas making an attempt to make the treacherous journey throughout the 21-mile Dover Straits.
A UK Authorities spokesperson stated: "We will affirm there was an incident within the Channel involving a small boat in French waters.
"French authorities are main the response and investigation. We won't be commenting further at this stage."
Enver Solomon, chief government of the Refugee Council, stated: "Our thoughts exit to the families of those affected by the tragic lack of life within the English Channel this afternoon and to all those who valiantly answered the misery call.
"That is yet one more avoidable human tragedy.
"Males, ladies and youngsters from nations corresponding to Afghanistan are risking their lives within the Channel as a direct consequence of protected routes being so restricted and ineffective.
"There shall be extra 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 these 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 settlement with the French government to offer individuals a good listening to and deal with them with dignity and humanity."
House Workplace figures confirmed 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, however 290 asylum seekers arrived in five 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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