French and British ships rescued 157 migrants after their boat caught fire during an attempt to cross the Channel. Local authorities told Afp. 'A small boat caught fire at the border of French and British waters, forcing its occupants to jump into the water' this morning,

The Eastbourne lifeboat was launched at 6am today alongside French and British coastguard vessels after the boat's engine caught fire in French waters. File photo.

« Un “small boat” a pris feu à la limite des eaux françaises et britanniques, conduisant ses occupants à se jeter à l’eau » mardi matin, a annoncé la préfecture du Pas-de-Calais,…

Three coastguard ships rescue passengers after fuel leak sparks blaze