Reports suggest a number of people may have died
A major search and rescue operation has been launched in the Channel following an incident involving a small boat.
Simon Jones from the BBC tweeted: "It’s understood there have been fatalities after a migrant boat sank in the Channel. This has not yet been confirmed by the authorities."The Maritime and Coastguard Agency said HM Coastguard was working with the RNLI, Royal Navy, Border Force, French navy and Kent Police to look for the boat, while an air ambulance has also been sent to the scene. HM Coastguard said the incident is ongoing and they have 'no further information.
"HM Coastguard helicopters from Lydd and Lee on Solent and one from the French Navy are involved. A fishing vessel in the area is also assisting in the rescue. South East Coast Ambulance and Kent Police are working with us. The Government said 'all relevant agencies' were involved in dealing with the incident in the English Channel.
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