Live Roundups Editor's Desk Insights Executive Ops Weather About 🔍
Home › UK News › French, UK vessels save 157 migrants from burning boat in Channel
UK News

French, UK vessels save 157 migrants from burning boat in Channel

French, UK vessels save 157 migrants from burning boat in Channel
South China Morning Post Tuesday 04 August 2026, 13:29 UTC By Agence France-Presse 1 min read
Key Points

French and British vessels saved 157 migrants after their boat caught fire while trying to cross the Channel on Tuesday, authorities in both countries said. It is one of the largest such rescue operations reported since records began in 2018. “A small boat caught fire on the boundary between French and British waters, forcing its occupants to jump overboard” on Tuesday morning, the prefect’s office in France’s Pas-de-Calais region said, adding no casualties had been reported.

French and British vessels saved 157 migrants after their boat caught fire while trying to cross the Channel on Tuesday, authorities in both countries said. It is one of the largest such rescue operations reported since records began in 2018. “A small boat caught fire on the boundary between French and British waters, forcing its occupants to jump overboard” on Tuesday morning, the prefect’s office in France’s Pas-de-Calais region said, adding no casualties had been reported. They had left the... [Image text:] UT710 ARGONAUTE
French (ORG) UK (LOCATION) Channel French (ORG) British (ORG) France (LOCATION) Pas-de-Calais (ORG)
Originally published by South China Morning Post Read original →

Related Stories

What if older people refuse help outside the family? This is the taboo that could wreck care reform | Emily Kenway

Many fear losing their independence if they agree to care workers looking after them. Any social care review must take this on boardEmily Kenway is the author of Who Cares: the Hidden Crisis of Caregiving and How We Solve ItLisa* has used her local glazier so many times that he gives her a discount. For months, when care workers arrived at her mum’s home, they would find the front door locked and the elderly woman – who has dementia – resolute in her determination to bar their entry.

The Guardian UK 17m ago

Met Office names 6 areas facing heavy rain and power cuts on Wednesday – list

Met Office names 6 areas facing heavy rain and power cuts on Wednesday – list Met Office weather forecasters say showers and thunderstorms are on the cards in some regions tomorrow, along with lightning, gusty winds and hail - people have been warned to prepare Six areas will be hit by heavy showers, thunderstorms and hail as people could face power cuts and flash flooding on Wednesday. A new yellow weather warning for thunderstorms has been issued by the Met Office, as the forecaster has...

Daily Mirror 25m ago

Justice Secretary Alex Norris apologises to PC Andrew Harper's family over killers' early jail release

Justice Secretary Alex Norris apologises to PC Andrew Harper's family over killers' early jail release PC Andrew Harper’s mum Debbie Adlam said her family are 'bitterly disappointed' after learning manslaughter charges would not be included on an exemption list from the early release prison scheme Justice Secretary Alex Norris has apologised to the family of a 28-year-old police constable after it was confirmed his killers will be eligible for early release from jail. PC Andrew Harper’s mum...

Daily Mirror 27m ago

The best microwaves in the UK for every kitchen and budget – tested

They’re perfect for time-poor cooks, but which deserves your counter space? From combi models to smart designs, here’s what our expert recommends• The best air fryers If you’re at a restaurant and hear a ping a couple of minutes before your meal arrives at your table, it’s unlikely to be a good sign. But microwave ovens are a brilliant tool in the home kitchen.

The Guardian UK 30m ago